Which tires?

stanglvr · 06-26-2005, 11:41 AM

I just bought 2 18x9 and 2 deep dish 18x10 bullits. Which size and tires should i get? Any pics would be helpful. Thank you

*Lances03SVT* · 06-26-2005, 02:58 PM

Mine are 265/35/18's and 285/35/18's.................

*Lances03SVT* · 06-26-2005, 03:03 PM

Another side shot.........

stanglvr · 06-26-2005, 05:40 PM

hey thanks for the respond. How much did the tires cost you? and do u think some 245/40/18 will look good on the deep dish?

Tony · 06-28-2005, 11:50 AM

245's arent going to work. the least u need is a 285 for the deep dish. ull end up wanting more tho.

*Lances03SVT* · 06-28-2005, 01:25 PM

All 4 tires cost me right at $850 and I know the owner of the tire shop.245's would'nt work,the 2 sizes I have are at least a size smaller than I wanted,but they match up well and I like them alot now.Would of liked 295/35/18's for the rear but could'nt find them in stock anywhere locally.

cobra4123 · 06-28-2005, 01:40 PM

315's look awsome on the deeps

NoKturnaL · 06-28-2005, 05:03 PM

I dont like the way the 285's look on the Deep Dish Wheels....it looks like the rim sticks out more than the tire......

*Lances03SVT* · 06-28-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8 SyndicateZ

I dont like the way the 285's look on the Deep Dish Wheels....it looks like the rim sticks out more than the tire......

They don't on mine,maybe on the 17x101/2 not the 18x10's.

MattJ · 06-28-2005, 05:08 PM

315s on rear, 275s up front.

*Lances03SVT* · 06-28-2005, 05:12 PM

If you can find a 315 in a 18.

stanger00 · 06-29-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03GT

If you can find a 315 in a 18.

if you had some patience you could of found some on tirerack or disounttiredirect. there are few sizes for the 18's but they are out there.

*Lances03SVT* · 06-29-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanger00

if you had some patience you could of found some on tirerack or disounttiredirect. there are few sizes for the 18's but they are out there.

After waiting on the rims to come back in stock,I did'nt want to wait

97stanger · 07-15-2005, 01:19 PM

i have the saleen 18x9 rims on all four and my tire sizes are 255/40zr18's...michelin pilot sport drag radials...around 250 apiece

tripleblack · 07-15-2005, 04:15 PM

just installed mine. 295/35 WR18 Firehawks on back ($189 each from tiresavings.com - allow 2 - 3 weeks to arrive - they're slow but cheap - shipping was $14 per tire) 275/35 WR18 Falkens on front. Car is equipped with Steeda G-Trac (1.2" Sport springs, C/C plates, strut tower brace, sub-frame connectors, Baer brakes, Hawk pads, etc, etc) Sticks like mad.

draws stares.

tripleblack

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanglvr

I just bought 2 18x9 and 2 deep dish 18x10 bullits. Which size and tires should i get? Any pics would be helpful. Thank you

Roxio · 07-22-2005, 10:51 PM

Just looking at the post i have 245/40 Sumitomo very nice on my v6 love the tire. Got all 4 for like $365

tripleblack · 07-27-2005, 06:07 AM

I have 18x9's on the front and 18x10's out back, and the tires are 295/35 18" Firestone Firehawks on the back and 275/35 18" Falken's on the front. The 295's were chosen as my least favorite that however was much the cheapest tire ($189 each from www.tiresavings.com - be advised their service ran 2 - 4 weeks getting me these tires...). Shipping was $57 for all 4.

I wish the car weren't a daily driver, so I could use 315 series drag radials - but these tires would only last me about 6 months to a year, and it would be crazy replacing expensive tires every 6 months.

The Z, W and Y rated 315 series tires available in 18" (you really need more than an H rated tire on a GT) are either competition tires and drag radials, or tires costing almost $500 each (run flat versions intended for high end porsche or mercedes, for instance). These are truly fantastic tires - with truly fantastic prices, of course.

I'm happy with the firestones, though I wish they were wide enough to give the rims a bit more protection (their raised rib and the deep dish lips are just about even). 295 series tires are about as hard to find as 315's, but you might check out the new General UHP tires that tire rack is just introducing - you might have to call to find out about them, since they weren't on the web site a while back when I checked. I rather hope that more manufacturers bring out 18" in the 315 or 325 size - it would greatly help pricing, and selection as well.

Photos of my car below:

tripleblack

06-26-2005, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
stanglvr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: california Posts: 12	Which tires? I just bought 2 18x9 and 2 deep dish 18x10 bullits. Which size and tires should i get? Any pics would be helpful. Thank you

06-28-2005, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,194	All 4 tires cost me right at $850 and I know the owner of the tire shop.245's would'nt work,the 2 sizes I have are at least a size smaller than I wanted,but they match up well and I like them alot now.Would of liked 295/35/18's for the rear but could'nt find them in stock anywhere locally. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

06-28-2005, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
cobra4123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	315's look awsome on the deeps __________________ Vote for SkylerSVT on Stangette.com...... Just do it........... http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/s...ead.php?t=6045

06-28-2005, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	I dont like the way the 285's look on the Deep Dish Wheels....it looks like the rim sticks out more than the tire...... __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

06-28-2005, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	315s on rear, 275s up front. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

06-26-2005, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
stanglvr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: california Posts: 12	hey thanks for the respond. How much did the tires cost you? and do u think some 245/40/18 will look good on the deep dish?

06-28-2005, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 115	245's arent going to work. the least u need is a 285 for the deep dish. ull end up wanting more tho.

06-28-2005, 05:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,194	If you can find a 315 in a 18. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

07-15-2005, 01:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
97stanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 494	i have the saleen 18x9 rims on all four and my tire sizes are 255/40zr18's...michelin pilot sport drag radials...around 250 apiece

07-22-2005, 10:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Roxio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 26	Just looking at the post i have 245/40 Sumitomo very nice on my v6 love the tire. Got all 4 for like $365

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