18x9 03 cobras, need tires

BlkDragon · Feb 8, 2004

I need rubber for my 18x9s, what do you guys suggest. I'm thinking 275/35 but I figured I'd ask first...On a side, I bought them used so I what to clean them up before I get the tires mounted. I've never had polished rims before, is there a secret to cleaning? I'm going with soap/water and a few coats of zaino..Thanks in advance.

jamin1t · Feb 8, 2004

BlkDragon said:
I need rubber for my 18x9s, what do you guys suggest. I'm thinking 275/35 but I figured I'd ask first...On a side, I bought them used so I what to clean them up before I get the tires mounted. I've never had polished rims before, is there a secret to cleaning? I'm going with soap/water and a few coats of zaino..Thanks in advance.

275/35/18s are a good size. You could put 265's up front or 285's in the back but then you wouldn't be able to rotate them.

BlkDragon · Feb 8, 2004

Thanks for the input. Bump.

Wes28376 · Feb 8, 2004

Don't go smaller than 265's up front. I have 245/40's and they provide no protection for my rims. 275's all around would look nice.

BlkDragon · Feb 8, 2004

Wes28376 said:
Don't go smaller than 265's up front. I have 245/40's and they provide no protection for my rims. 275's all around would look nice.

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go 275s all around. I just wanted some extra input to be sure.

wms004 · Feb 8, 2004

BlkDragon said:
I need rubber for my 18x9s, what do you guys suggest. I'm thinking 275/35 but I figured I'd ask first...On a side, I bought them used so I what to clean them up before I get the tires mounted. I've never had polished rims before, is there a secret to cleaning? I'm going with soap/water and a few coats of zaino..Thanks in advance.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/219150/11
I use Zymol car wax on my rims. I would recommned going 265/35/18 in front vs. 275/35 because even with the 265/35's i get some rubbing on full lock turns, no big deal, but 275's would be slightly worse. Rears fit 275/35 very nicely

-wade

BlkDragon · Feb 8, 2004

wms004 said:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/219150/11
I use Zymol car wax on my rims. I would recommned going 265/35/18 in front vs. 275/35 because even with the 265/35's i get some rubbing on full lock turns, no big deal, but 275's would be slightly worse. Rears fit 275/35 very nicely

-wade

Great looking car. I'll look into the 265s, rotating my tires isn't a huge concern. Maybe I'll go 265s in front 285s in back.

I'll give zymol a shot. What type of finish do you have on your rims?

wms004 · Feb 8, 2004

BlkDragon said:
Great looking car. I'll look into the 265s, rotating my tires isn't a huge concern. Maybe I'll go 265s in front 285s in back.

I'll give zymol a shot. What type of finish do you have on your rims?

I have the machined aluminum finish with silver cutouts. They are shinier in person.. the one pic on my site of the rear wheel kinda shows it

jg00gt · Feb 9, 2004

I went 265/35/18 front and 275/35/18 back all on 18X9's. Happy with the front but should have went 285 in back.

BlkDragon · Feb 9, 2004

jg00gt said:
I went 265/35/18 front and 275/35/18 back all on 18X9's. Happy with the front but should have went 285 in back.

Right on. I 99% sure I'm going w/ 265's in front and 285's in back. Thanks.

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