What size tires do I need?

*madmatt* · 03-27-2005, 12:21 PM

Well, Im going to get some Saleen rims by the end of summer, and I need to know which tires to get to go with them. All four wheels are the 18x9 size and all the tires will be the same so I can rotate the suckers. What size tires are you guys with 18's running. Also, what size will fit up front and not rub with the 18's. Thanks, was thinking about a 265 or 275 up front, but dont know for sure. Thanks guys.
Matt

2000 STEEDA · 03-27-2005, 03:26 PM

Well, I can tell you from experience....

DON'T GET 40 SERIES TIRES.

I have 265/40 ZR 18's on 18x9 Cobra R's. The 40's are too tall and will find their way to the brake line brakets in the rear. It took a little "messaging" to get the rubs out. I hear lots of guys having no problems with the 35's.

[EDIT] Of course, my car is dropped two inches.

*madmatt* · 03-27-2005, 03:33 PM

Ok thanks man. Now im just trying to justify 1600 bucks on rims and tires...

03-27-2005, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,912	What size tires do I need? Well, Im going to get some Saleen rims by the end of summer, and I need to know which tires to get to go with them. All four wheels are the 18x9 size and all the tires will be the same so I can rotate the suckers. What size tires are you guys with 18's running. Also, what size will fit up front and not rub with the 18's. Thanks, was thinking about a 265 or 275 up front, but dont know for sure. Thanks guys. Matt __________________ RPMPlanets

03-27-2005, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
2000 STEEDA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 326	Well, I can tell you from experience.... DON'T GET 40 SERIES TIRES. I have 265/40 ZR 18's on 18x9 Cobra R's. The 40's are too tall and will find their way to the brake line brakets in the rear. It took a little "messaging" to get the rubs out. I hear lots of guys having no problems with the 35's. [EDIT] Of course, my car is dropped two inches. __________________ 2600 RPM Converter 4:10 gears Steeda Engine 80mm cobra MAF MAC fenderwell CAI MAC H pipe Flowmaster 40 series mufflers Steeda Brake upgrade Cross drilled rotors Oval 281 badges Spring Tech coil overs and rear shocks H&R 2" lowering springs Saleen S281 body kit Diablo chip 18" 2000 Cobra R rims

03-27-2005, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,912	Ok thanks man. Now im just trying to justify 1600 bucks on rims and tires... __________________ RPMPlanets

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