18 Inch Rims?? What size tires?

[scolon]

Ok so i have been wanting the Saleen rims for ever but they affordably only make them in a 17X9 for the 2005+ mustang... I have a 95 Gt I finaly decided to go with the 18X9 rims but my dilema is what size tires should I use.. I was thinking 275/40/18 but would a 40 Be to much sidewall? my old 95 gt has 285/40/17 in the rear with cobra R 10.5's i had no issues. But going up to an 18 will I have clearance issues? Anyone have picture of 18's on a 94-98 Stang? My car is a white vert, if that plays any role in this??

 

[The Green GT]

I think 35 would look better.

 

[scolon]

Thanks for the input. Do you have 18's on your car?

 

[The Green GT]

no, I just have 17's. But I THINK that most people who run 275's run them in 35. I could be wrong though.

 

[cbarr300]

if you get the saleens..they are 9" up front and 10" in the rear

I put 265/35 on the front and 285/35 on the rear. Since you're going with less sidewall, a tire with a better gripping compound is the way to go. I'm going with some nitto 555r's in the 305 form.

btw, I had no problem with the current setup as far as fitment goes

 

[howiefisher]

i have the saleen rims with 245/40/18 on the front and rear they look good on the front but not near wide enough for the back

 

[urban96]

for a 9" rim go with anyting in the 245-275 range (245-40-18, 255-40-18, 265-35-18, 275-35-18)

10" youll want a minimum of 285 and can go up to 305 with a 35 sidewall


i have 275 and 295's on my saleens

 

[The Green GT]

for a 9" rim go with anyting in the 245-275 range (245-40-18, 255-40-18, 265-35-18, 275-35-18)

10" youll want a minimum of 285 and can go up to 305 with a 35 sidewall


i have 275 and 295's on my saleens

I thought you could go up to a 315 on 10's?

 

[95opal]

295/35 outback and 265/35 upfront for me. No issues at all. 9' rim upfront and 10' outback.

 

[inphiniti]

I thought you could go up to a 315 on 10's?

u can... i got 2 friends runnin that right now...

im runnin a 275/35/18 on the front and a 295/35 out back... theyre FR500s, but u get the drift... 18x9/10... absolutely love it

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I'd stay away from a 245 on a 9" wheel. I have them, and the lip sticks out farther than the sidewall. I very lightly rashed one of my front wheels not realizing how close I was to a curb when I pulled into a parking spot. The rear would've been alright. Go 255 or 265 on the front if you use a 9" wheel. Here's a few pics to show what I mean. The front is a 245/40/18 and the rears are 285/35/18.

 

[scolon]

Thanks Everyone this is the type of info i was looking for!!!

 

[wytstang]

18x9-265/35-18 18x10-285/35-18 I went with those size tires cause Americanmuscle.com offered them with them mounted and balanced. The front tire is fine it's the back tires that will be replaced with 305 or 315's.

 

[scolon]

How can I add a picture of my car to a post? Its not pretty yet, but I still want to show you guys what im working with. Do you have your white mustang lowered or is it sitting on stock springs?

 

[wytstang]

If your asking me it's stock springs, I've had a set of Steeda Springs sitting around for almost a year. I'm a slacker lol. To post pictures go to photobucket.com and join it's free, then upload the pictures you want, then copy the

 

[drewzx3]

I'm running 255/40's all the way around and on the back they are look like **** on a 10" rim.

 

[BlackVert]

i have 18x9 rims, 285/35/18 in back, 255/40/18 in front. looks perfect

for better traction, i'm going to 17x9/10.5 with 265/40/17 in front and 315/35/17 in back.

 

[AP1995V6]

I bought the 18" Steeda Ultra-lite wheel package which comes with 285/35 all around, and I can say that 285/35 with the backspacing on the steeda wheel is too wide for the front.

I'm going to be getting rid of these wheels soon since I want a 10.5" rear wheel, and Steeda only makes theirs in 9" Then I'll change tire sizes.

 

[AP1995V6]

double post

 

[scolon]

K heres my attempt..
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Slower then anything :-( (for now)