Question about tire selection

FalloutGod · 03-22-2007, 10:41 PM

I was thinking of getting these for my 03 Sonic Blue Mustang but I'm a little confused on tire selection.
Front: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x9-f...percoated.html
Back: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x10-...percoated.html

For the back it says Best Fit would be 285/35-18 but It seems a lot of people are saying the 315's are best for the DD Rims. What does the americanmuscle.com mean by "Best Fit"?

P.S. God damn rims are expensive. I'm getting a 900 dollar tax return and I still can't afford these things + tires for a few more months. >.<

spike_africa · 03-25-2007, 08:38 PM

285's fit fine, but best fit is a personal choice really. IF it was me and i had a very large rim; i would want as much tire as that rim could hold. in other words i would get the 315's instead of 285's.

FalloutGod · 03-25-2007, 10:35 PM

Alright, thank you spike.

spike_africa · 03-25-2007, 10:40 PM

you will be alot happier this way trust me.

FalloutGod · 03-30-2007, 12:46 PM

Hey spike, will I have clearance issues if I put 18x9 upfront? I plan on eventually getting springs and id hate to have any rubbing.

stanger00 · 03-30-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FalloutGod

Hey spike, will I have clearance issues if I put 18x9 upfront? I plan on eventually getting springs and id hate to have any rubbing.

just run a 265 or 275 tire up front to keep it from rubbing. they will only rub on hard left or right handed turns. i had 18X9's with 285's up front and they rubbed when i would pull into parking spots or did u turns.

FalloutGod · 03-30-2007, 12:51 PM

Alright, thank you stanger. =)

*Lances03SVT* · 03-30-2007, 03:52 PM

The 265/35/18 is perfect for the front.I have 275/35/18's on the front and they rub when turning sharp.

I had 285/35/18's on my GT but a 295/35/18 or a 315/30/18 would look alot better.I have 315/30/18 BFG Dr's now on the back of my Cobra and they are huge

03-22-2007, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
FalloutGod Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	Question about tire selection I was thinking of getting these for my 03 Sonic Blue Mustang but I'm a little confused on tire selection. Front: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x9-f...percoated.html Back: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x10-...percoated.html For the back it says Best Fit would be 285/35-18 but It seems a lot of people are saying the 315's are best for the DD Rims. What does the americanmuscle.com mean by "Best Fit"? P.S. God damn rims are expensive. I'm getting a 900 dollar tax return and I still can't afford these things + tires for a few more months. >.<

03-25-2007, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	285's fit fine, but best fit is a personal choice really. IF it was me and i had a very large rim; i would want as much tire as that rim could hold. in other words i would get the 315's instead of 285's. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

03-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	you will be alot happier this way trust me. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

03-30-2007, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,246	The 265/35/18 is perfect for the front.I have 275/35/18's on the front and they rub when turning sharp. I had 285/35/18's on my GT but a 295/35/18 or a 315/30/18 would look alot better.I have 315/30/18 BFG Dr's now on the back of my Cobra and they are huge __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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03-25-2007, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
FalloutGod Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	Alright, thank you spike.

03-30-2007, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
FalloutGod Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	Hey spike, will I have clearance issues if I put 18x9 upfront? I plan on eventually getting springs and id hate to have any rubbing.

03-30-2007, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
FalloutGod Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	Alright, thank you stanger. =)