i have a NIB set of 18x9 and 18x10 silver FR500s for my car. can not for the life of me decide on a set of tires. originally, i planned on getting the 285/35/18 & 265/35/18 sumitomo combination from tirerack for $546.60 shipped ( Sumitomo HTR Z II ) . that price is hard to beat for new set of matched tires. im just fearful the 285s wont look wide enough on those 10" wheels. i have heard the sumi's run narrow - anyone know?
i have found a NEW set of BFG G FORCE T/A KD 295/35/18s for $344 shipped for both. they even still have the stickers still on them. heck of a deal considering they are on tirerack for $312 EACH! heres my dilema: i dont want to spend the money to buy the matching front 265/35s in these that are $270 each.
you guys ever mix n match brands running a different tire on the front than on the rear? i know one is SUPPOSE to keep the same tire all the way around so that the characteristics of grip, tire wear, handling, etc is equally shared. speed ratings -should- match also. having said that, i know there are lots of guys and gals out there who run a mismatched setup. my car is not a daily driver. i dont autocross it or drag race it. just a cruiser.
just for example, if i bought tireracks cheapest 265/35/18 tires @ $122 each, i could have 2 BFG 295/35/18s and 2 sumitomo 265/35/18s for $618.88 shipped to the door.
thoughts?
i have found a NEW set of BFG G FORCE T/A KD 295/35/18s for $344 shipped for both. they even still have the stickers still on them. heck of a deal considering they are on tirerack for $312 EACH! heres my dilema: i dont want to spend the money to buy the matching front 265/35s in these that are $270 each.
you guys ever mix n match brands running a different tire on the front than on the rear? i know one is SUPPOSE to keep the same tire all the way around so that the characteristics of grip, tire wear, handling, etc is equally shared. speed ratings -should- match also. having said that, i know there are lots of guys and gals out there who run a mismatched setup. my car is not a daily driver. i dont autocross it or drag race it. just a cruiser.
just for example, if i bought tireracks cheapest 265/35/18 tires @ $122 each, i could have 2 BFG 295/35/18s and 2 sumitomo 265/35/18s for $618.88 shipped to the door.
thoughts?