# F-body guys. Opinions on tires...

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [May 14, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-body-guys-opinions-on-tires/258403 "2011-05-14T20:23:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-body-guys-opinions-on-tires/258403/31 "2011-05-16T19:20:59Z")

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> [@KB Vs HV](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kb-vs-hv/42238/16):
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> drew sometimes Taller \> wider, especially when some companies 295 is wider than others 305.
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> in some cases the effective gear ratio can improve traction greater than increasing the overall width

my rear wheels are 10.5" wide…so I would have trouble finding a narrower tire to fit that. Really 295 is the smallest I can go.

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