245/45/18 (26.7")

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10-17-06, 03:10 PM

GoldGS3

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245/45/18 (26.7")

Would you recommend using 245/45/18 (26.7") tire on my 1st gen gs300?

OEM tire: 215/60/16 (26.1")

I have 18X8 and 18X9. I plan on putting 225/45/18 (25.9") on the front.

What size would you recommend?

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10-18-06, 07:46 AM

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265/40-18

26.1" tall

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10-21-06, 12:34 AM

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You would be very happy with your first size coice but have you thought about a 235/45/18? (26.3 OD )?? Choose tires wisely Grasshopper.

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10-21-06, 06:34 AM

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do the 225's or 245's front, and the 265's rear

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10-22-06, 08:15 AM

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I got 235/50/18 but thats on a 2GS with stock suspension

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