Tire and Wheel Talk! Have a question about what tires to use? Or, just share your experience about your own.

whats the largest nitto 555R i could fit on saleen 18x9 rims?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:23 AM
  #1  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default whats the largest nitto 555R i could fit on saleen 18x9 rims?

Just as the title says... could i do a 305/35/18 or will that bulge too much? pics of sizes too? thanks guys
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:25 AM
  #2  
Lances03SVT's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,684
From: Carthage, Missouri
Default

You could probally fit a 295/35/18 but a 285/35/18 would fit alot better.A 305/35/18 would'nt fit right at all on a 18x9 and would wear wrong and bulge like crazy.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:30 AM
  #3  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

okay, yeah im currently running 275/35/18 Kumho Ecsta MX's, but i need to step up to a drag radial. The only reason i was asking about going that big is because i have heard that Nitto runs super small on their sizes. Nitto doesnt make a 295, so that leaves me with the 285/35/18??
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:56 AM
  #4  
zigzagg321's Avatar
Ninja
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10,155
From: OH
Default

wow, a 275 would be the widest tire i'd ever put on a 9inch wide rim. a 275 tire bulges a lot on a 9inch rim.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:14 AM
  #5  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:17 AM
  #6  
zigzagg321's Avatar
Ninja
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10,155
From: OH
Default

Originally Posted by 97stanger
from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
well there ya go then. git 'em.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:36 AM
  #7  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

yeah when i get some extra cash im going to give it a shot.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:17 PM
  #8  
Lances03SVT's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,684
From: Carthage, Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by 97stanger
from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
I've had them in those sizes and they are a tad bit smaller but not that big of a difference.A 305 will not work on a 18x9.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:22 PM
  #9  
Lances03SVT's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,684
From: Carthage, Missouri
Default

Here are some Nitto 285/35/18's on a 18x9...




 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:01 PM
  #10  
03gtmustang's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,440
From: Northern Va
Default

You should put on the size that will get you the best traction.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:05 PM
  #11  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

its funn you say that because a guy over at modular depot just showed me pics of 315's on 17x9's (same width) and it looked fine.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:07 PM
  #12  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

check this out:

http://forums.modulardepot.com/gener...-18x9-rim.html

17x9 rims with 315's
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:19 PM
  #13  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

Id go 295 in the nitto drags.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:44 PM
  #14  
zigzagg321's Avatar
Ninja
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10,155
From: OH
Default

Originally Posted by 97stanger
check this out:

http://forums.modulardepot.com/gener...-18x9-rim.html

17x9 rims with 315's
then those are the skinniest 315's I have ever seen. they are more like 275's.

my 315's on my 10.5 inch rims bulge more than those in that pic.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:55 PM
  #15  
stanger00's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,842
From: Pinole, Ca
Default

Originally Posted by zigzagg321
then those are the skinniest 315's I have ever seen. they are more like 275's.

my 315's on my 10.5 inch rims bulge more than those in that pic.
my nitto 315's fit flush with the rim so they do run small.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:02 PM
  #16  
zigzagg321's Avatar
Ninja
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10,155
From: OH
Default

Originally Posted by stanger00
my nitto 315's fit flush with the rim so they do run small.
on a 9'' rim?
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:19 PM
  #17  
stanger00's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,842
From: Pinole, Ca
Default

Originally Posted by zigzagg321
on a 9'' rim?
no, 10.5" rim. they will bulge on the 9" rim but it shouldnt be that bad. i also ran a 275/40 nitto DR on a 8" rim and they didnt even bulge that much nearly fit like stock.
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:45 PM
  #18  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

yeah ive been hearing that guys are putting 275's on 8" wide rims no problem. One guy i even talked to said that BFG told him that 275's will fit fine on 8" rim. Thats why im leaning more towards the 305. Just an fyi, for the 555R's my choices are 285's or 305's...no 295's are available
 
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 06:06 PM
  #19  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

<---------275 on 8" wheel for year's.
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:57 AM
  #20  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

^welp, theres another one. I'm running a 275 on a 9" rim now so i dont see how i couldnt put on a 305, one that runs small at that. I guess all this talk means nothing, i just have to try it and see how it looks.
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:01 AM
  #21  
03gtmustang's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,440
From: Northern Va
Default

Originally Posted by 97stanger
its funn you say that because a guy over at modular depot just showed me pics of 315's on 17x9's (same width) and it looked fine.
And your point is? People do stupid stuff on the internet all the time. Just because the tire fits, doesnt mean its your best choice.
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:46 AM
  #22  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

I'm just saying i had about 5 guys on here and other forums saying they fit 275's on 8" wide rims, and about 3 or 4 guys saying that they have put 305's, hell even 315's on 9" wide rims and ive seen pictures and it looks good. Nittos run small.
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:24 PM
  #23  
03gtmustang's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,440
From: Northern Va
Default

Who cares how it looks. Putting a tire thats too big or too small for a rim will give you poor traction. If thats what you want then go for it.
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:46 PM
  #24  
Lances03SVT's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,684
From: Carthage, Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
Who cares how it looks. Putting a tire thats too big or too small for a rim will give you poor traction. If thats what you want then go for it.
x10000
 
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:35 PM
  #25  
TClark22's Avatar
Blown 2V
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,297
From: kansas
Default

Originally Posted by Lances03SVT
Here are some Nitto 285/35/18's on a 18x9...






I have heard the nitto 305 will fit fine on an 18x9...but just go with a 295 to be on the safe side.

I have seen the 305 on an 18x10 and they look just a tad bigger than my 275s that are on there now
 
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:32 PM
  #26  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

well if i go with the 555Rs the sizes go from 285 and the next biggest is a 305
 
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:34 PM
  #27  
venom's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,075
Default

I have 295s on my 18x9 roush wheel.

Name:  b5b18c71.jpg
Views: 280
Size:  80.1 KB
 
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:12 PM
  #28  
97stanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 567
Default

see thats what i think the 555R's will look like in a 305 because of how they run small
 
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:29 AM
  #29  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

If you search i have posted pics of 305 nittos on 17x9 wheels before.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
01 RED GT
Tire and Wheel Talk!
20
Jan 31, 2010 08:53 PM
eventer289
Tire and Wheel Talk!
10
Nov 26, 2006 07:29 AM
whitethunder46
Tire and Wheel Talk!
12
Nov 24, 2005 03:15 PM
01BlackGT
Tire and Wheel Talk!
25
Oct 13, 2005 12:11 PM
Blue Thunder
The Lounge
1
Feb 21, 2005 07:40 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:24 PM.