What is the widest size tire on factory 18" rims?

[firemanken]

what is the widest size tire you can fit on the factory 18" rims. I am installing a vortech and I am looking for a wide tire for the back.

as far as traction I have heard guys mention pirelli and nitto but i have to be honest i don't know much about tires. I would like to get a nice street tire with some good traction. It probably won't go to the strip either. The car will not be driven in the winter months so I don't have to worry about snow but it also has to be good on wet surfaces.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks
Ken

 

[McQueens Dream]

295/45/18 Nitto 555's

 

[LV51FER]

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

 

[Revlefty]

295/45/18 Nitto 555's

There is no way you can put 295's on the factory rims.

255s at the most.

 

[McQueens Dream]

There is no way you can put 295's on the factory rims.

255s at the most.

trust me, the Nitto's will fit in the factory 8.5" wide wheels, Nitto's run small.

 

[RhinoGT]

I have run both 275/40s and 285/35s on the factory 18s.