Tire selection on 18x10 rear on 96 Saleen

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  1. EDGE Motorsport Member

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    Hi guys,

    I've not been posting much lately but I have been lurking around in the shadows....

    It appears that the time has come to change the rubber on the rear of the 96 saleen... it has the optional (for that year) 18x10 rims. Right now it's running a 285 section tire which is ok, but i feel that there could be some more in those arches.

    What have people tried and found good, a 305? 315? I just dont want to go buying a set of tires that will rub on the quad shocks... so looking for previous experience... I want to learn by someone elses mistakes :D

    any help would be great, tires over here seem to be double the price of what you guys pay for some unknown reason...... it's driving me insane!!!!
    EDGE Motorsport, Feb 25, 2009
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  2. Saleen Mike Founding Member

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    My experiences can be found here: Saleen Club of America SCOA Talk • View topic - Replica Wheels 99-04
    Saleen Mike, Feb 26, 2009
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    EDGE Motorsport, Feb 26, 2009
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  4. EDGE Motorsport Member

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    or there are these in 295/30/18

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    toyo r888, road legal track tires apparently
    EDGE Motorsport, Feb 26, 2009
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  5. Saleen Mike Founding Member

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    Tirerack.com shows 18 choices in the 295-30-18 size.

    I run the P-Zero Asimmetrico N3 (Porsche) spec.
    Saleen Mike, Feb 26, 2009
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    you guys may well have 18 choices, but over here in the UK we're all out of luck on that :(
    EDGE Motorsport, Feb 27, 2009
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  7. Saleen Mike Founding Member

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    You have choices over there, just have to look a little harder.

    Blackcircles.com has 6 choices for you in the 295-30-18 starting at £144.92.

    I do like this choice: Yokohama V103 ADVAN SPORT 295/30 R18 Y (98) £221.99 .

    You can also try TyresNorthampton.com for Pirelli and others.
    Saleen Mike, Feb 27, 2009
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    h, dont get me wrong, there are a few choices, but no where near what seems to be availabe over there
    EDGE Motorsport, Feb 27, 2009
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    295/35/18 BFG KDW2 has my vote.... hands down the best street tire for the money, & its a perfect fit on a 18X10" wheel....
    EPIK, Mar 1, 2009
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