anyone running 275/35 18s up front?

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i just got a sit of 18x9 saleen wheels and was wondern if anyone is running 275/35 18s tires up front? ddoes it rub? i got a 02 gt and its lowered using ford racing b springs

 

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From what I've seen, it's a 50/50 on 275's. It may rub, it may not. But I will warn you...your turning radius will be absolute *****. It'll take about 3 to 4 lanes to make a u-turn.

Which is exactly why I got used to making u-turns by breaking the rear-end loose

 

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i dont mind doing u turns like that lol what size do the saleens come with?

 

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I think they come with either 245's or 255's up front. Not 100% sure, but I know they are not 275's.

 

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Don't go any bigger than 265. Most would agree.

 

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4.6boy said:

i just got a sit of 18x9 saleen wheels and was wondern if anyone is running 275/35 18s tires up front? ddoes it rub? i got a 02 gt and its lowered using ford racing b springs

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I also have Ford Racing Springs on my Mustang... I have 275/40 17's and they don't rub, but you got an inch more in height than I do.
I just went out a looked, cranked the wheel all the way both ways, and from what I can see, if I was running 18's they would rub.
My observation only, sir.

 

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topless98gt said:

I think they come with either 245's or 255's up front. Not 100% sure, but I know they are not 275's.

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2003 - 04 Cobra's come with 275/40 17's, that's why I went with that size once I got her S/C'ed. Also no rub.

 

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cronin49 said:

I also have Ford Racing Springs on my Mustang... I have 275/40 17's and they don't rub, but you got an inch more in height than I do..

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275-35-18 and 275-40-17 is the same height.

I have 275-35-18 on front with 18x9 Bullitts. I have H&R SS springs. No rubbing, etc..

 

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thanks for ur helps i think i am go with 255s up front and 275 out back just to be safe

 

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I was going to say 265's also. It takes some suspension work to go higher.

 

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275/40/17

Turning radius is fine. Has rubbed the undercoating in one spot but not bad at all.

 

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We had them on my ex's car. The only time they rubbed was fully locking the wheel. Other than that, we had no problems.

 

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I have had 265/18s (KDW1s) and 275/18s (KDW2s) on my car. Its pretty low now and was slammed before. The 275 definitely rub at full lock and have worn the fender liner. They also seem to track more. I will go 265s next time.

KDW2s are wicked good tires...

I recommend 265s and 295s on 18x9 and 18x10.

 

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I think the tire has more to do with tracking than size. My tires have NEVER hydroplaned. I have felt tracking a few times, but nothing severe enough to want me to go to a smaller sized tire.

On a side note: took my car to the flashlight drags a Beaver Run over the weekend. They set up the drags on a straight away of the road course. Lets just say my front end stayed planted 100% while cornering at full throttle.

 

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I've been running 275/35R18s for several years now. They don't rub, and I didn't notice a change in turning radius.

 

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Mr. Maxpowers, how much of a buldge is present on the sidewalls? Just curious, and anybody else, input would be nice too.

 

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Mr. Maxpowers, how much of a buldge is present on the sidewalls? Just curious, and anybody else, input would be nice too.

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No buldge really. Both the 265s and 275s look great on a 9" rim.

 

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bullitt 736 said:

275-35-18 and 275-40-17 is the same height.

I have 275-35-18 on front with 18x9 Bullitts. I have H&R SS springs. No rubbing, etc..

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Nice catch, you are right.

 

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fast97gt said:

Mr. Maxpowers, how much of a buldge is present on the sidewalls? Just curious, and anybody else, input would be nice too.

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None really. Looks like it fits the rim perfect.

 

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Here's what mine look like: