Help with tire size for 18's

[mac9898]

I am dumping my 17" wheels from my 99GT, for 18"
cobra R y2k's. I am not sure which tire sizes will maintain a
similar look of the stock 17" wheel/tire combo. I like the
sidewall height of the stock setup. Does any one have some pics
of their ride with 18" wheels? I would like to know what others
have done for tire sizes. i am just trying to avoid a real thin
sidewall look. My 99Gt will also be lowered about 1.5 inches.
Thanks a ton!!!

 

[Tarp]

I have 18x9 saleens, and in the front Im running 245/18/40 in the back Im running 285/18/35 they are nito nt555's I love the way it looks and the hook awsome!

 

[mac9898]

any pics?

 

[Tarp]

yes but you will ahve to search for them sear for " pics of my ride " it was started by me you can see some there.

 

[TacBear]

Pics in Sig. I have 265/35-18 Y2K Cobra "R"s

Anything less than 265 is too small. I would suggest 265's or 275's.

 

[DJsZincGT]

275/35/18's on chrome y2k cobra R's here. I haven't upload any pictures yet...only had them a few weeks. I love them though, and there is no rubbing.

 

[Firemanz]

265/35 front and 295/35 rear with 18" Roush rims....pics in sig.

 

[GinoGT]

265/35 and 295/35

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

Damnnn Gino. I have seen pics before of your, but that car is sick

I use yours for comparison to my Sonic Blue, its wingless, (only the stock Bullitts on there now, but I am wanting to get some Bullitt replicas. Yours are 18X9 up front and 18X10 out back correct?

 

[GinoGT]

Thanks

Yep, 18x9 and 18x10.

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

Thanks

Yep, 18x9 and 18x10.

Love that deep dish look, any pics of a straight out back shot?

Also, :OT: but how did you like that Aluminum driveshaft? I am thinking about doing that next. Do you have caps on the decklid, or did you get that sucker repainted?

 

[GinoGT]

Aluminum DS is a good mod, it's much more balanced than the stock one and a LOT lighter. Highway driving is smoother even with the higher revs of the 4.10 gears compared to the stock shaft and gears.

Trunklid is just plugged. Honestly, it doesn't bother me that much....especially for how much it would cost to get it done professionally.

Back shot of the 295/35-18 AVS Sports

And the 315/35-17 BFG drag radials I call "the steamrollers"

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

Thanks for the replies and the pics Gino, that thing is sweet. I had a black 5.0 back in the day. Got a lot of compliments about the color, and alot of being stared-down by Johnny Law too

Yeah i was thinking that aluminum driveshaft would do just that, lighter plus make it rev easier. ecspecially with your 4.10's. I got the 3.73's which i am happy with. Seems like the Al D/S is one of those things like the full length SFC's. Just one of those things that fit really well. I am real pleased with my MM SFC's Where did you get your Al D/S from?

 

[GinoGT]

www.gefracing.com I believe.

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

www.gefracing.com I believe.

Thanks for the link man. Its about 225 at their site, looked at Steeda too, theirs is 259. Dave at JBA quoted me about 225 for the part. I was hoping to find cheaper than that. But will probably just get it from JBA and let them worry about shipping and all that. Thanks again though man

And yeah, i bought some plugs too, just gotta sand the caps and slap on some of that Sonic Blue touch up on them that i got from the dealership.