Need tire help

chub50 · 09-24-2005, 05:27 AM

I have 2-18x9 fr500's for the front and 2-fr500's 18x10 for the bback. I have a 2002 gt lowered 1-1/2".

Was told to put 275x35's on the front and 315x30's on the back. Will this work? What Brand and where is the best place to buy?

*Lances03SVT* · 09-24-2005, 05:46 AM

Yes it will work.You will have to search around to find a 315/30/18 and it won't be cheap.You will have better luck looking for a 295/35/18 or 285/35/18.The brand depends on how much your wanting to spend.

*venom* · 09-24-2005, 07:52 AM

Be prepared to shell out some cash for the rears.

chub50 · 09-24-2005, 10:23 AM

How would it look with a 245-40 on the front and a 275-35 on the rear?

MattJ · 09-24-2005, 11:58 AM

Minimum size you want on front is 275 or else the tires will cup and youll get bad traction and wear, and 245 isnt going to fit correctly. Youll probably get rubbing on the rear with 315 on the back so youll want to go smaller, like 295.

chub50 · 09-24-2005, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

Minimum size you want on front is 275 or else the tires will cup and youll get bad traction and wear, and 245 isnt going to fit correctly. Youll probably get rubbing on the rear with 315 on the back so youll want to go smaller, like 295.

SO I nee the 275x35's on the front and like a 285 or 295x what on the rear?

MattJ · 09-24-2005, 01:19 PM

id go 275/ 35 or 40 /18 on front and 295/ 35 or 40 /18 on the rears.

chub50 · 09-26-2005, 06:55 AM

OK, If I go 275x40x18 front and 295x40x18 rear it will work? I want a good ride.

MineralGT · 09-26-2005, 08:24 AM

I have 255/35/R18 in front and 285/35/R18 in the back...I bought the wheels from a buddy of mine so I didn't have to pick the wheels...seeing how they fit when I replace them I'm gonna get 265/35/R18 in front and 295/35/R18 in the back. The tires he put on them don't protect the rim enough and look a hair too small. Also the brand of tire makes a difference with tire height too...A guy I met has 245/17/R17 in the front on some bullits but they look like rubberbands...I don't remember the brand but just find a pic that looks good and find out what different people are running.

Grimmz · 09-27-2005, 11:30 PM

yeah I just put 245/40/18's and 275/35/18 Pirelli's on my front 9's and rear 10's repsectively. Honestly next time i'll go 265 in front and 295 in back, but it doesn't look bad...to some one who knows tires real well they might think it's to small, but it fits fine i think.

these are the 245's on the 9's, i think they look fine, but in a year or so when i go to put new tires on i'll make sure to get a bigger size.

Oh and all 4 tires ran be back 717.00 shipped from Tire Rack...

blackstallion · 10-04-2005, 08:50 PM

If you want to find a great deal and awesome selection go to www.discounttiredirect.com they even have free shipping.. I got my tires there and it took them about 3 days to get to my house... definantly recommend them

09-24-2005, 05:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
chub50 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	Need tire help I have 2-18x9 fr500's for the front and 2-fr500's 18x10 for the bback. I have a 2002 gt lowered 1-1/2". Was told to put 275x35's on the front and 315x30's on the back. Will this work? What Brand and where is the best place to buy?

09-24-2005, 05:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,243	Yes it will work.You will have to search around to find a 315/30/18 and it won't be cheap.You will have better luck looking for a 295/35/18 or 285/35/18.The brand depends on how much your wanting to spend. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

09-24-2005, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,403	Be prepared to shell out some cash for the rears. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

09-24-2005, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Minimum size you want on front is 275 or else the tires will cup and youll get bad traction and wear, and 245 isnt going to fit correctly. Youll probably get rubbing on the rear with 315 on the back so youll want to go smaller, like 295. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

09-24-2005, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	id go 275/ 35 or 40 /18 on front and 295/ 35 or 40 /18 on the rears. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

09-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
chub50 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	How would it look with a 245-40 on the front and a 275-35 on the rear?

09-26-2005, 06:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
chub50 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	OK, If I go 275x40x18 front and 295x40x18 rear it will work? I want a good ride.

09-26-2005, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	I have 255/35/R18 in front and 285/35/R18 in the back...I bought the wheels from a buddy of mine so I didn't have to pick the wheels...seeing how they fit when I replace them I'm gonna get 265/35/R18 in front and 295/35/R18 in the back. The tires he put on them don't protect the rim enough and look a hair too small. Also the brand of tire makes a difference with tire height too...A guy I met has 245/17/R17 in the front on some bullits but they look like rubberbands...I don't remember the brand but just find a pic that looks good and find out what different people are running. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

09-27-2005, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Grimmz Jack Touched Me...I Cried Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL/ Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 3,751	yeah I just put 245/40/18's and 275/35/18 Pirelli's on my front 9's and rear 10's repsectively. Honestly next time i'll go 265 in front and 295 in back, but it doesn't look bad...to some one who knows tires real well they might think it's to small, but it fits fine i think. these are the 245's on the 9's, i think they look fine, but in a year or so when i go to put new tires on i'll make sure to get a bigger size. Oh and all 4 tires ran be back 717.00 shipped from Tire Rack... __________________ 2003 Manual V6 "ETHEL" My CarDomain::Updated 12/31/05:: Engine Start-Up, Rev,and Walk Around , Drive By 3.8 Mustang Forum Exhaust's DSG Registry #0032 Props to Slither for the Sig!!!

10-04-2005, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackstallion Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 184	If you want to find a great deal and awesome selection go to www.discounttiredirect.com they even have free shipping.. I got my tires there and it took them about 3 days to get to my house... definantly recommend them

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