what size tires for upgrade to 18"

95rocket · 04-26-2006, 04:08 PM

I have 95' GT and just bought some 18x9 chrome bullit rims. Was wondring if 255/45/18 tires would work all the way around cause I want to keep all the same size for tire rotation. Any suggestions?

*Lances03SVT* · 04-26-2006, 04:49 PM

265/35/18's would work alot better!!!

swervo · 04-26-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

265/35/18's would work alot better!!!

I concur!!! Either 265 or 275s

mcmmotorsports · 04-26-2006, 05:04 PM

Anything less than 265's and it will look funny on those wheels. 265/35/18 all the way around and you will have NO issues.

FritoBandito · 04-26-2006, 05:08 PM

This is the best SMACK talk ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

mcmmotorsports · 04-26-2006, 05:28 PM

Just noticed that. Noob mistake.

95rocket · 04-26-2006, 08:16 PM

hey Lance, thanks for the suggestion. I have a question, my bullit rims are 18x9 and when I test mounted the front rim, it stuck out about 1/2" . Do I have the wrong offset? Bought them on ebay and were said to fit 94'-04'. will that size tire be okay?

*Lances03SVT* · 04-27-2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 95rocket

hey Lance, thanks for the suggestion. I have a question, my bullit rims are 18x9 and when I test mounted the front rim, it stuck out about 1/2" . Do I have the wrong offset? Bought them on ebay and were said to fit 94'-04'. will that size tire be okay?

You should be fine.The DD 18x9's do stick out a little bit in the front but they will be fine.

95rocket · 04-27-2006, 07:40 AM

thanks for the help, i think i'll go with 265/35/18's. i forgot to mention that my suspension is strictly stock and is not lowered. does that matter?

mcmmotorsports · 04-27-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 95rocket

thanks for the help, i think i'll go with 265/35/18's. i forgot to mention that my suspension is strictly stock and is not lowered. does that matter?

Only if you are concerned with the 4x4 look you will have.

95rocket · 04-27-2006, 10:34 AM

what tires would you use for a stock suspension. i live in the country and the roads aren't worth a s--t! plus my wife would leave my mufflers hanging on a pothole if i lowered the car!

04-26-2006, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
95rocket Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	what size tires for upgrade to 18" I have 95' GT and just bought some 18x9 chrome bullit rims. Was wondring if 255/45/18 tires would work all the way around cause I want to keep all the same size for tire rotation. Any suggestions?

04-26-2006, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	265/35/18's would work alot better!!! __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,773	Anything less than 265's and it will look funny on those wheels. 265/35/18 all the way around and you will have NO issues. __________________

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FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	This is the best SMACK talk ever!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

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mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,773	Just noticed that. Noob mistake. __________________

04-26-2006, 08:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
95rocket Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	18" tires for my 95' gt hey Lance, thanks for the suggestion. I have a question, my bullit rims are 18x9 and when I test mounted the front rim, it stuck out about 1/2" . Do I have the wrong offset? Bought them on ebay and were said to fit 94'-04'. will that size tire be okay?

04-27-2006, 07:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
95rocket Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	thanks for the help, i think i'll go with 265/35/18's. i forgot to mention that my suspension is strictly stock and is not lowered. does that matter?

04-27-2006, 10:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
95rocket Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	what tires would you use for a stock suspension. i live in the country and the roads aren't worth a s--t! plus my wife would leave my mufflers hanging on a pothole if i lowered the car!

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