Tires and wheels for stock 02' GT

Stang59 · 07-21-2007, 09:17 AM

I just purchased a 2002 GT convertible and do not intend to leave stock height. I am looking at a set of 18x9 Saleen wheels and would like an idea on tire size to help fill some of the wheel gap. Unsure if I want to put a 18x10 on the rear or not. Leaving the same size will allow even rotation and wear. Taking off the 245/45/17 tires. What do you think to give this car an agressice stance without doing suspension mods?

r3dn3ck · 07-21-2007, 09:28 AM

without suspension, you'll look like a giant-rim-blingin tard. There is no rim/tire combo that will accomplish what you want without making your speedo useless and tripping a CEL.

Get yourself a set of H&R sport springs, tokico struts/shocks and stick an 18x9 rim. Tires are cheaper and rim choices are greater and you won't lose as much power or braking performance.

2kids3pets · 07-26-2007, 07:37 PM

To pull off 18's you need a big drop or it will look like 4X4 big time...if you go with a bigger diameter tire to fill the fender gap the speedo will be way off and it will even look worse...

jeredan2003 · 07-31-2007, 09:34 PM

H&R Race springs with poly isos on the front and stock isos in the rear.....

07-31-2007, 09:53 PM

do not get bigger rims/smaller sidewall tires without lowering your car. it will look like poo if you dont.

Ryan · 08-29-2007, 01:18 PM

yeah im running 17x9 in the rear and front with cobra rims with a 1.75" lowering. i mean my stang is pretty low i scrap on some speed bumps and driveways. But yeah bigger rims arent going to help your problem you need to get it lowered aswell atleast 1.5"

07-21-2007, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stang59 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7	Tires and wheels for stock 02' GT I just purchased a 2002 GT convertible and do not intend to leave stock height. I am looking at a set of 18x9 Saleen wheels and would like an idea on tire size to help fill some of the wheel gap. Unsure if I want to put a 18x10 on the rear or not. Leaving the same size will allow even rotation and wear. Taking off the 245/45/17 tires. What do you think to give this car an agressice stance without doing suspension mods?

07-26-2007, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
2kids3pets williteverend Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 68	To pull off 18's you need a big drop or it will look like 4X4 big time...if you go with a bigger diameter tire to fill the fender gap the speedo will be way off and it will even look worse... __________________

07-31-2007, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	H&R Race springs with poly isos on the front and stock isos in the rear..... __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

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07-21-2007, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,788	without suspension, you'll look like a giant-rim-blingin tard. There is no rim/tire combo that will accomplish what you want without making your speedo useless and tripping a CEL. Get yourself a set of H&R sport springs, tokico struts/shocks and stick an 18x9 rim. Tires are cheaper and rim choices are greater and you won't lose as much power or braking performance.

07-31-2007, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	do not get bigger rims/smaller sidewall tires without lowering your car. it will look like poo if you dont.

08-29-2007, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ryan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 110	yeah im running 17x9 in the rear and front with cobra rims with a 1.75" lowering. i mean my stang is pretty low i scrap on some speed bumps and driveways. But yeah bigger rims arent going to help your problem you need to get it lowered aswell atleast 1.5"