Right tire size??

StangGT804 · 05-17-2005, 10:24 PM

Well i plan on getting the 18x9 saleen replica rims for my GT. But I dont know which size/brand of tire I should get? Also I have heard of bigger in the rear than the front??//

*Lances03SVT* · 05-18-2005, 03:14 AM

If you get say like 275/40/18's all the way around you can have them rotated which will give you alot longer tire life.Brand is up to what you are willing to spend and what you like.

StangGT804 · 05-18-2005, 09:22 AM

I have heard of the Nitto's, Yokohama's, and Kumho's. But i dont know where to buy them from and do you have any pics of the tire that size?

*Lances03SVT* · 05-18-2005, 02:12 PM

Yea I will try and find some pics for you.

burnsmustang · 05-18-2005, 08:07 PM

just got the same size like lance said, causeof the whole tire rotation thing which will save ya some $$, but if you have the $ to burn def. get like 10.5 in the rear if itl fit :icon_fara

*Lances03SVT* · 05-19-2005, 03:39 AM

Here is a pic of the clearance I have on the rear with 285/35/18's....

StangGT804 · 05-19-2005, 08:58 AM

Is that even lowered?

*Lances03SVT* · 05-19-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StangGT804

Is that even lowered?

Yep 1 1/2 but I was sitting at a low angle when I took that pic and it looks a little higher than it actually is

Mrktre02 · 05-19-2005, 02:51 PM

damnnn Lances03GT you got that lowered just right.. sitting on 18's too.. nice.. very nice.

Mrktre02 · 05-19-2005, 03:04 PM

StangGT804 its best to go big and 275-285 for the rears is the safest bet... :glasses10

StangGT804 · 05-20-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrktre02

StangGT804 its best to go big and 275-285 for the rears is the safest bet... :glasses10

Just wondering why go big in the rear? What does it help? Cant i just go all around? Also can i see some pics of how wide and the stance of the car with those large tires on.

Shambles · 05-20-2005, 01:38 PM

Laff...on an 18x10 you can go up to 315/30/18....

You and your 285/35/18's....HA!!

Those work well in the front however!

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 01:41 PM

Hey Ive got 285/35/18's in the rear. Was only size I could get that were in stock.

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by StangGT804

Just wondering why go big in the rear? What does it help? Cant i just go all around? Also can i see some pics of how wide and the stance of the car with those large tires on.

Here is a pic of mine from the rear...........

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 01:49 PM

Here is a before pic. Sorry yes I used to have Altezzas

Shambles · 05-20-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

Here is a before pic. Sorry yes I used to have Altezzas

PSST..Blur Out Your Liscence Plate!

StangGT804 · 05-20-2005, 02:38 PM

Lance have any side pics and what size are those again? Front and rear sizes??

*venom* · 05-20-2005, 02:58 PM

Good thing you got rid of those chrome taillights,I mean black or carbon fiber might be a bit better but nothing beats the stockers.

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MTShambles

PSST..Blur Out Your Liscence Plate!

Yea I need too :icon_thum

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by venom

Good thing you got rid of those chrome taillights,I mean black or carbon fiber might be a bit better but nothing beats the stockers.

They wer Gunmetal but looked chrome to me too. Sold them to a girl for $100 bucks though :icon_thum

*Lances03SVT* · 05-20-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StangGT804

Lance have any side pics and what size are those again? Front and rear sizes??

My fronts are 265/35/18's and the rear are 285/35/18's. Here is a side view.......

StangGT804 · 05-20-2005, 03:27 PM

Have anymore pics of the stang? want to go with your setup of tire size!! I LOVE YOUR DSG STANG! Love the wheels!!

StangGT804 · 05-20-2005, 03:28 PM

Also wat % of tint you have?

05-17-2005, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	Right tire size?? Well i plan on getting the 18x9 saleen replica rims for my GT. But I dont know which size/brand of tire I should get? Also I have heard of bigger in the rear than the front??//

05-18-2005, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,194	If you get say like 275/40/18's all the way around you can have them rotated which will give you alot longer tire life.Brand is up to what you are willing to spend and what you like. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	I have heard of the Nitto's, Yokohama's, and Kumho's. But i dont know where to buy them from and do you have any pics of the tire that size? __________________ thanks for the sig, red281gt

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Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,194	Yea I will try and find some pics for you. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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burnsmustang Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NY Posts: 154	id say just got the same size like lance said, causeof the whole tire rotation thing which will save ya some $$, but if you have the $ to burn def. get like 10.5 in the rear if itl fit :icon_fara __________________ ~2002 mustang v6~ <mods> flowmaster exhaust -K&N cold air intake window tint -17x9, 17x 10.5 chrome bullitt rims 1.5 ford racing lowering springs interior brushed aluminum panneling -bullitt shifter bezel, e-brake *chin spoiler

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StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	Is that even lowered? __________________ thanks for the sig, red281gt

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Mrktre02 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 41	damnnn Lances03GT you got that lowered just right.. sitting on 18's too.. nice.. very nice.

05-19-2005, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mrktre02 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 41	StangGT804 its best to go big and 275-285 for the rears is the safest bet... :glasses10

05-20-2005, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shambles The Baninator! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 2,652	Laff...on an 18x10 you can go up to 315/30/18.... You and your 285/35/18's....HA!! Those work well in the front however! __________________ Chris "Shambles" Chamblee

05-20-2005, 01:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,194	Hey Ive got 285/35/18's in the rear. Was only size I could get that were in stock. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

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StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	Lance have any side pics and what size are those again? Front and rear sizes?? __________________ thanks for the sig, red281gt

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venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,270	Good thing you got rid of those chrome taillights,I mean black or carbon fiber might be a bit better but nothing beats the stockers. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

05-20-2005, 03:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	Have anymore pics of the stang? want to go with your setup of tire size!! I LOVE YOUR DSG STANG! Love the wheels!! __________________ thanks for the sig, red281gt

05-20-2005, 03:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,267	Also wat % of tint you have? __________________ thanks for the sig, red281gt