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Old 03-20-2009, 01:45 PM
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Default Picked up a new tire size(pics added 4/24)

I have been planning on changing my tire setup for a while and my fronts were getting pretty bad, so i found a deal on some Nitto 420s 255/55/18's to replace my 265/60/18's.

I plan to get 275/55 or 285/50 for the back in a few weeks, I think i will get 285/50 that will be about the same overall diameter. then i might lower the back by removing my overloads.

Well here are the pics



Oh and tint for my side windows is coming soon
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I got some 285/50/18's for the rear and traction is improved greatly, and im glad i went smaller





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Looks freaking great. How tall are those 255/55/18's? I've got 285/60/18 up front rubbing at full lock. I think I'd like to step down to the size you're running up front and up to some 305s out back...not sure about the heights though.
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Thanks!

255/55/18(29.04)
275/55/18(29.9)
285/50/18(29.22)
265/60/18(30.5)
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are you going to tint your windows?
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No i have a tint shop i go to, i think they quoted me like $60 for the two windows, they did my camaro and the back window on the truck.
I just do everything a little bit at a time
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Originally Posted by 95 bright teal
No i have a tint shop i go to, i think they quoted me like $60 for the two windows, they did my camaro and the back window on the truck.
I just do everything a little bit at a time
Tires look good. Let me know when you are going to get windows tinted.
See if they can do mine as well.
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I will have a set of four Nitto 420s in 255/55/18s for sale here soon. They are about 6-8 months old and were $135 each, so if someone is looking for some let me know. They grip amazingly well in the rain.
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Originally Posted by 53RUSSELL
Tires look good. Let me know when you are going to get windows tinted.
See if they can do mine as well.
Thanks i might get the windows done next saturday morning, not sure though, ill let you know.
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DAMN that truck is always clean i like! nice tires
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It looks 10X better now on the front. Just get some 285/50's for the back, and you will be set.


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