Drag Radials for 18" Stock 07GT Rims

[lil07GT]

I am trying to research drag radials for the torque thrust 18" stock rim. I belive the size of the rim is 8.5" wide and I am trying to find a drag radial. All the ones I have found thus far recommend a 9" wide rim.

Is anyone running a drag radial on the said rim and if so what size?

Thanks!

John
2007 GT Turbocharged

 

[anthony05gt]

Hang in there a while. There is not a drag radial available in 18's yet that's the proper height for your car either. You want an overall height of 27'' and maybe 27.5'' at best. The only 18's out yet are 28.8'' or I believe 26.45'' or something like that. The tire manufacturers will get on the new stang bandwagon in time. I mean it's only been almost 3 years so hang in there.

 

[lil07GT]

Yeah I also have a chilton on order... back back back order!

 

[iskwezm]

Heres the new sizes from M/T, im waiting for the "smaller" one.

3785R† P305/35R18 27 X 12.50R18 10.0-11.0(rec. rim width) 11.5"(tread) 26.39(dia)

3788R† P345/35R18 28 X 13.50R18 11.0-13.0(rec. rim width) 12.8"(tread) 27.5(dia.)

 

[lil07GT]

Heres the new sizes from M/T, im waiting for the "smaller" one.

3785R† P305/35R18 27 X 12.50R18 10.0-11.0(rec. rim width) 11.5"(tread) 26.39(dia)

3788R† P345/35R18 28 X 13.50R18 11.0-13.0(rec. rim width) 12.8"(tread) 27.5(dia.)

Do you have the subject rims?

 

[iskwezm]

Do you have the subject rims?

the stock 18" "bullet" type, yes

 

[lil07GT]

Heres the new sizes from M/T, im waiting for the "smaller" one.

So which "smaller" one are you waiting for?

 

[iskwezm]

i heard the 305's will fit, but might bulge a little, but not too noticable

 

[lil07GT]

What about upgrading to a 10" wide tires with a 45 mm offset.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=REV-186C8012 1&comp=LRS

Those should hold 305/45R18's Nitto 555R's. These tires would come up to heigth of 28.78".

Does anyone know any other mods needed in order to do this?

Stupid tires cost $60.00 more than the rims a piece. What's the world coming to?

 

[jwgroovin]

I think the Mickey Thompsons will be out in late summer, if rumor holds true. At least they are advertised on the website now.

I've been running on my 18" street tires at the track, and threw in the towel with the crappy 60ft times, so I just bought 17" 255s up front and the 17" MT 275 width out back for my OEM 17x8 wheels.

John