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Old 01-17-2006, 06:01 AM   #1
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Default Just got new 18x9.5's for my '86.... which tires do I get?

As the thread title states, I just scored big-time on ebay on set of silver z06 wheels for my '86. The wheels are 18x9.5" all the way around, and I'm looking to get a set of Kuhmo ECSTA Supra 712's, as they've been recommended to me by various other vette owners and a few friends that have some rather nicely done up camaros and whatnot.

I'm just unsure as to what size I'm supposed to be getting...

Currently I've got the original wheels that came with the car with Goodyear Eagle HP 255 / 50 zr16's on 'em... so I'm assuming I'd wanna go with the 255 / 35 WR18's?

(oh yah, and Luke, if you're reading this (and you can PM me about this if you like), will I get any amount of a discount from calling you that would make a difference between ordering the tires through you versus just having Wheel Works order the tires and tack on their shipping fee?)

Thanks as always guys!
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To stay as close to your original tire diameter you want to go with 275/35/18 or 285/35/18 tires.
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