Project Blue Balls - 18" rim - what tires?

[1990Coupe]

OK I have ordered my Rims for my Project...

the fronts are 18x9 rears are deep dish 18x10..

I'm on a budget, so i need to find a good tire for a good price.. I found these -->

Sumitomo Tires at The Tire Rack.

But what sizes should i get? Do you guys think 275 40 r18 for the rear and 255 45 r18 for the front will be ok??

What sizes are you guys running on your 18's and what brand

Thanks fellas!!!!

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Those tires will be the lowest price out there for sure. Don't forget about Mustang Parts & Performance - American Muscle They have the free shipping even on tires.

WOW...I just found these Nittos for the front same size as the Sumitomo, but only 20 dollars more per tire.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/nitto-nt555r-255-45-18.html



But the rears are waaay more than the Sumis.

 

[1990Coupe]

I saw those too i wasnt sure if the sidewall height would be too much.. i guess it couldn't hurt?

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I know 25th will chime in. You should get his tire size, because his cars stance is badass. I looked at his thread, and they are 255-35 and 285-35.

 

[1990Coupe]

Wow, those tires are expensive.. they will cost more then the rims!!! Well you got me a size thats what i needed.. i wonder how these will be?

Back:

Sumitomo HTR Z II

Front:

Sumitomo HTR Z III

 

[MaxTheHooker]

all i keep hearing is about how bad sumitomo's are... be careful.

 

[SteedaGT9150]

what wheels did you end up getting?

 

[1990Coupe]

all i keep hearing is about how bad sumitomo's are... be careful.

really??? info plz!!

what wheels did you end up getting?

you'll see when i make my first progress thread

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Well, the reviews on Tire Rack are below the the tire. The guy with the 01 Vette hated them, but then the guy below him with the 2007 GT Mustang like them. You know how Vette guys piss and moan about everything on their car...so I wouldn't listen to him. I've seen many in here with Sumis on their car. I think a Supra guy said they were decent for the money, and Coupes going for budget right now. We all know they're not the best tire.

 

[MaxTheHooker]

they're cheap, don't hook (not that they're supposed to), don't last very long, and i don't know.. there have been a few other things that i just can't remember? i don't know anything concrete enough to tell you to NOT buy them... i just wanted to give the heads up. never know until you try though, eh?

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Compare Tire Search Results

The top Goodyear F1 Supercar is 182 a peice. That's 364 for a pair. That might be the next cheapest route.

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The 3rd down are the Match to the rears above...Goodyear F1 Supercar, 142 a peice. That's 284 for a pair. 648 for a set of Goodyear F1's. Might as well go with those for a little bit more. Goodyears are a great brand.

 

[1990Coupe]

SVT thanks man that seems like a good deal. For not too much more i'd have a tire with "quality" for the most part. not saying the sumt's are bad, just Goodyear is a proven brand

 

[1990Coupe]

Are those sizes good though? will the sidewall be TOO big.. 25th is running a 35 tire, those (like the ones i originally found) were 40 in the rear, and 45 in the front. I'll dig some more

 

[FrankenStang]

really??? info plz!!





you'll see when i make my first progress thread

We wanna know now!

I can wait.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Are those sizes good though? will the sidewall be TOO big.. 25th is running a 35 tire, those (like the ones i originally found) were 40 in the rear, and 45 in the front. I'll dig some more

Oh, I'm not sure what the higher sidewall will look like. I just ran the original sizes you posted up.

255-35ZR18 Goodyear All Seasons
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275-35-ZR18 --Goodyear All Seasons
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compa...&width=275/&ratio=35&diameter=18&startIndex=0

My buddy just mounted these up on his 91 LX 225-50-R16. He loves them. They are a good looking tire too. Price isn't too bad either.

 

[LaserSVT]

1990, the HTRZs were pretty good, the IIs sucked in all areas but the IIIs have been great with the people I know. Dont know about wear but they have good traction and are decient in the rain
I had IIs on the Cobra and the traction went WAY down over the Goodyear GS-Cs or the 555 extremes I had But my friend with a Camaro has the IIIs and they rock

 

[stykthyn]

sumitomo sux balls for all the reasons listed above. I had them on my 99 Z28 and I hated the ride quality and they caused the back end to swing out on a curve.
the kumho ecsta's on my wifes 02GT are the same way.

I have heard really good things about the General Exclaim UHP.


I have

 

[LaserSVT]

I forgot about Tireracks sale on the Generals. Thats a grat tire right there and will last a long time
Its what I am ordering next month for teh Lincoln
General Exclaim UHP

 

[1990Coupe]

We wanna know now!

I can wait.

Tires are ordered.. I got the rears from LMRS and the fronts from tirerack.. i wanted the same make/model for both front and rear.. If they stink oh well i'll get a new set later on.. this will get me going at least..

285/35r 18 for the Rear

255/35r 18 for the front

Sumitomo HTR Z III

 

[25thmustang]

Guess I came in too late .

I run Falken FK452s on my car. Hooked to a 1.91 60' at the track and never had an issue when I got caught in rain. Cheap as well, comparable to Nitto.

I run 255/35/18 and 285/35/18. The fronts rub, the backs dont.

1990Coupe when your getting ready to fit the tire let me know. If you push the front fenders out a tiny bit you could avoid the rubbing. There should be an easy way to do this.