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97stanger 02-28-2006 07:50 PM

which tire sizes now?
 
I recently just ordered Kumho Ecsta MX tires from tirerack. These are the sizes i ordered (2) 245/40/18 and (2) 275/40/18. I then got an email stating that the tire sizes are shorter than recommended and that i should be using different sizes. What sizes should i go with? i have 18x9 saleens, and a eibach pro kit drop. What sizes would work best without rub?? thanks

Lances03SVT 02-28-2006 07:53 PM

I'd say go with the 275/40/18's all the way around.

97stanger 02-28-2006 08:02 PM

I shouldn't have any problems with rubbing in the front if i was to go with a tire that wide would I??

Lances03SVT 02-28-2006 08:07 PM

Hmmmmm.Well you should'nt but you could go with a 265/35/18 all the way around too.That is what I have on my front.

97stanger 03-01-2006 04:58 AM

thanks lance...i think thats what I'm going to end up getting, 265/35/18 up front and 275/35/18 in the rear. Thanks a lot for the help bud!!

Lances03SVT 03-01-2006 02:02 PM

Hey no problem!!

WaterDR 03-01-2006 02:04 PM

I would just stick with 275's if it were me. Tire Rack, while I love them, is very conservative.

Check with someone who has the same rims. I have 275's on mine. 275's are stock on Cobras.

Justin99gtconv 03-01-2006 02:23 PM

i have 265/35/18 with pro kit and no problems wish i would have went 275 though

Lances03SVT 03-01-2006 02:24 PM

With his being a 97 they sit a little bit lower when lowered.

97stanger 03-01-2006 03:49 PM

yup mine rubs up front the way it is with 255/40/18...

I just talked to some shops around here and Jake from tire rack and they talked me into getting 245/40/18 up front and 275/40/18 in the rear...i think it should look pretty sweet with a fairly small tire up front and a fatty in the rear...(just how i like it):beerchug:

97stanger 03-01-2006 03:54 PM

they also said another good reason for keeping a smaller tire in the front is to not lose the purpose of the 4.10 gears...true or not?

blackstallion 03-01-2006 04:44 PM

i'm running 275-35-18 up front and 295-35-18 on back with 18x9 saleen wheels and steeda sport springs... no issues at all...

Lances03SVT 03-01-2006 04:47 PM


Originally Posted by 97stanger
they also said another good reason for keeping a smaller tire in the front is to not lose the purpose of the 4.10 gears...true or not?

Don't understand that thinking at all.

97stanger 03-01-2006 04:48 PM

i'm guessing that they're thinking the more tire, the less gear...i dunno??


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