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Front wheel/tire combo

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Do you know of any issues running 275/40/18 on 18x10 on all four corners (asking about wheels) or would the 18x9.5 be a better option?

Looking to not make any front suspension or chassis adjustments just to use wheel/tire combo size.
 
I run 18x10 +43 Forgestar F14's with Nitto NT01 275/40/18 on all four corners. I do have -2.2* camber up front, but I think you'll still be ok with the stock alignment as well.

As or the wheel size, go with 18x10. You can run wider tires in the future if you change your mind, or can no longer find 275s. If you were looking at the NT01s, their 275 is pretty wide, more like 295s, so 18x10 fits better.
 
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F.D. Sako said:
I run 18x10 +43 Forgestar F14's with Nitto NT01 275/40/18 on all four corners. I do have -2.2* camber up front, but I think you'll still be ok with the stock alignment as well.

As or the wheel size, go with 18x10. You can run wider tires in the future if you change your mind, or can no longer find 275s. If you were looking at the NT01s, their 275 is pretty wide, more like 295s, so 18x10 fits better.
thank you, knowing the 275 nt01s run like 295s so I think I've settled on 18x10. Thanks again :)
 
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F.D. Sako said:
I run 18x10 +43 Forgestar F14's with Nitto NT01 275/40/18 on all four corners. I do have -2.2* camber up front, but I think you'll still be ok with the stock alignment as well.

As or the wheel size, go with 18x10. You can run wider tires in the future if you change your mind, or can no longer find 275s. If you were looking at the NT01s, their 275 is pretty wide, more like 295s, so 18x10 fits better.
F.D. Sako do you have any rubbing issue with your Forgestar F14 18x10 up front? Did you have to mod anything for them to run problem free? (had a set back on my purchase so rechecking options) thanks
 
Nope, no rubbing. The only modifications I have up front are camber plates and upgraded control arm bushings. I am running around -2.2* camber, which helps provide additional fender clearance.

Before the mods, on stock suspension, I ran 285 (or 295, can't recall) 35/18 Hankook RS3s and had no rubbing, as well.

So, I'm pretty sure you won't have any rubbing with the stock suspension and camber.
 
I've had SVE Drifts 18x10's up front for the past 2 seasons. 295/35-18s did just fine with rubbing only under the most extreme cornering. This year I'm doing 285/35-18 for both street (s04 PP) and track (RS3s) on the drifts, I bought a second set. No rubbing with either one. Got about -2.3 camber on the fronts.
 
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We've run 315x?x18 on 10.5s with no issue, but you need to pay attention to the offset. We also have no issue throwing spacers at it, but keep in mind we're using 1/2 inch wheel studs.
 
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Thanks for all your helps folks. Finally got them mounted Nittos NT05 275/40/18 to Forgestar F14 18x10.
 

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NT05 are a good track tire. I've run several sets in 275/40, 285/35. And have a new set in 295 in the garage to be mounted up soon.
They give great feedback at the limits. And they need a few laps to get warmed up before you go all out.
When its dry, you can run them backwards. In the rain, I'd always run them forward for the grooves to do their job.
 
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blacksheep-1 said:
We've run 315x?x18 on 10.5s with no issue, but you need to pay attention to the offset. We also have no issue throwing spacers at it, but keep in mind we're using 1/2 inch wheel studs.

1/2" or 5/8" wheel studs?
 

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