Need Tire Help...
 

I am buying black FR500 rims, from here at AmericanMuscle, 18x9 for the front & DD 18x10 in the back . Now I need help finding tires for them. Are the tires for these rims really expensive because I am having a hard time finding any under $200 a tire? I dont need the super ultra whatever tires, I just need some rubber to wrap around my new rims. I use the car just for a daily driver & would like some all-season tires (Ha - like mustangs can move in the winter). But anyway, I would really appreciate any help you guys can give me because I am really disappointed that I am going to be paying more for my tires than I am for the rims :shakeno:

If you want sub-$200 tires you should have gotten 17's. you can do 2 315/35/17s and 2 275/40/17s from Sumitomo for 400 bucks...as far as your 18's take a look at Sumitomo HTRZII's from The Tire Rack.

Yea I have really been debating between 18's or 17's. That is pretty much the reason I havent ordered the rims yet. But I was leaning toward the 18's just for the looks & they weren't that much more expensive than the 17's. Is there really that much of an appearance difference between the 17/18's? I am all for the looks but if its going to cost me that much extra for the 18's tires I might have to reconsider. Anyone got any opinions... 17's or 18's??? Keep in mind money is tight.

money is tight...get 17's.

heres how 17'' FR500's look on my car... https://mustangboards.com/pictures/25380-more-pics.html

Price Diff????
 

I really dont think there is much of a diff. between 17 and 18 in tires. I am only on my first set of 18s btw but I bought 2 sets of 17in tires and 1 set of 18s. If there IS any diff its not by much, and surely not enough to make me want to get a smaller rim. Just my .02c worth anyway.

18 inch tires cost a LOT more than 17inch tires. have you checked out pricing lately??

Thanks for the help Zig. Looks like Im going to be getting the 17's after all. Ill try to post some pics when I get everything bought & the new FR500's on :breakdancesmilie:

your welcome. glad I could help... your gonna love em' !