Buying odd size rims, need tire help.

astronut1885

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Hey guys. I am going to order a set of 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 Stern ST-8 Hypercoated rims on Tuesday. I want to skin them in Goodyear Eagle F-1 GSD3s. I have a goodyear card so that helps... Anyway, what tire sizes do I need to order? I want a slight sidewall bulge (I hate tires that look too skinny on the rim), but I also want them to handle well, and I love the twisties. What's the widest yet still good performing tires I can slap on these bad boys?

 

astronut1885

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The wheels:

The tire:

 

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Not sure on size. Sorry. But your gonna love those tires. I have them and they are awesome. Hook up very well when warmed up. But that tire for 18's are gonna cost alot of $$$. Good luck.

 

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I would run a 255/40/18 in front & a 295/35/18 in the rear or if thats too big, a 285/35/18 in back....

 

astronut1885

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TTT, dunno if a 295 is too big. I don't want to ask the guys at the tire shop, I know they'll size me conservatively.

 

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astronut1885 said:

TTT, dunno if a 295 is too big. I don't want to ask the guys at the tire shop, I know they'll size me conservatively.

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They are gonna say go with a 245/275 Combo, so dont ask them. There should be a tire size chart on Tirerack.com or discounttiredirect.com.....

 

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first of all a 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 are vary skiny anyway and buying tiers for 18s is expensive if you want good ones or if you want to hook. i have 17x10.5 rear with 315-35-17 nitto drags and front 17x9.5 245-40-17 nittos

 

astronut1885

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dude, I already said what size rim I am getting. and they're .5" off of what everyone else runs anyway with x9 and x10 rims anyway. And if I was worried about tire prices, I wouldn't be into modding my stang. But thanks for a useless response. Now, if anyone else can tell me what sizes will dress these 'skinny' rims properly, I'd appreciate it.

 

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Fulyb0lted281

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275 or 285

 

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Fulyb0lted281

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245 on front good luck modding your stang mr, neil armstrong

 

astronut1885

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Well, I just found out that Sears has Sumitomos on sale for buy one get one free through Friday. Rather than spending a grand+ on the Goodyears, I might grab a full set of Sumis for like 400.00. I've had a different tire before and really liked it, the ones I am looking at now are HTRzII. They come in 285/35/18 and 245/40/18. Will those look good on there?

 

astronut1885

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Well, so much for that. They pulled that sale down within hours, I called, and they are saying it never existed.

 

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astronut1885 said:

Well, so much for that. They pulled that sale down within hours, I called, and they are saying it never existed.

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Man, how annoying....

I think a 285 rear would look pretty good dude. Good luck finding another sale!

 

astronut1885

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I'm pretty much resigned to spending 1200 on tires... Part of the reason is I have a goodyear card which will cover most of the bill, and I gotta get this done.

 

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245 & 285 will be good....

Please post pics when u get er' done, because I wanna see what those wheels will look like on a Stang...I like em' alot....

 

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Your going to want a 255 front.

 

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EPIK said:

245 & 285 will be good....

Please post pics when u get er' done, because I wanna see what those wheels will look like on a Stang...I like em' alot....

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I agree man, I think they will look sweet...anxious to see 'em too!

 

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265 in the front and 285 in the rear

 

astronut1885

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Will do. I went and talked to a manager at sears about the whole phantom sale thing, and he's looking into it and might be able to do something for me. Find out tomorrow...

And don't worry, I'll pic whore it up when they get on the car.

 

astronut1885

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Well, sears couldn't match the promo, but they did give me 10% off my entire order. They were out of Sumitomo HTRZII, HTR+, and the Goodyears were insanely overpriced. I ended up getting BF Goodrich T/A KDW2 in 255/40/18 front and 285/30/18 rear. That's what sizes were close to your recommendations and in stock. It also includes the warranty on the tires, chrome valve stems, mounting, balancing, and a full front alignment ( I need one since lowering the car anyway). Total out the door: $1160.xx