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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bigkeeko" data-source="post: 826903" data-attributes="member: 13366">I know theres a search feature and believe me I`ve used it but bear with me.I`ve just bought a set of Eibach pro kit lowering springs. (I was limited I live in Scotland). According the the blurb it should lower me about 30-35mm.As it stands the wheels and tyres in the arches look lost (hence the spring purchase).The stock 245/45/17s I have on work out at 652mm approx. I have an 03 GT.I reckon even when the cars lowered there`ll still be room for a family of illegal immigrants to hide so I`m considering new wheels.I`m after 18x9 front and 18x10 or 10.5 rear.The general recommendation is 265/35/18 for front and 275 or 285/35/18 for rear.These work out at 643mm and 657mm for the 285. The front is way smaller and even though the back is a mosquitoes ball hair bigger than stock they wont still fill the gaps and look right.So,I`m thinking of upsizing slightly just to fill the arches a bit better and improve the look of the car. I know it affects the speedo slightly etc but I just don`t fancy rubber band tyres on big rims crashing around country roads looking lost in huge arches.How about 255/45/18 for front and 285/40/18 rear? That works out 687mm and 685mm. That seems workable to me plus it`ll be a bit more comfortable with the bigger sidewall no?. I can adjust my speedo with my tuner anyway.Anyone ever upsized that can give me any input? Bottom line is I`m more interested in how it looks than how it handles. feel free to comment. My heads wrecked looking at wheel tyre combos</blockquote>