Saleen rims- what size tires?

tjmaxx

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I bought some Saleen 18 inch chrome rims and I need to buy some new tires for them. I would like to run Nitto 555r's on the back because I think they are probably the longest lasting drag radial? I was also thinking of running Nitto 555's in the front. Now I was just wondering what size tires I can run. I was thinking 245's in the front, and I was wondering if I could fit 315's on the back? Does anyone know if they will fit? Also if someone can show me a site where I could buy some for a decent price. Also if anyone knows of other drag radials that will last a long time or some better street tires for the front for a decent price.

 

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this has been covered at least 5 times in the last week. 18x9 rims up front with a 265/35/18 a 245 is too narrow. 18x10 rims in the rear with a 295/35/18 to a 315/30/18. yes the nittos will fit, they run very skinny compared to a BFG. personally i dont like them at all. BFG g force DR is what i would go with.

 

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How many miles do you think I could get out of the BFG's?

 

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Another thing is my car is lowered about two inches, will this cause a problem with putting 265's on the front?

 

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A 255 will work on the 18x9's. That's what I have on mine.

 

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i have sportlines with no isolators and no sway bar and my 265/35/18's only rub in turns. if i put the sway bar back on they wont scrub at all. you should have no problems with 265's

 

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How about 315's in the back, will they fit without any problems? Also does anyone know where I could get a decent price on some drag radial 315's.

 

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You can get 305/35/18 drag radials too (Nitto 555) and still look meaty for about $290 a pop.

 

tjmaxx

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Cool, thanks for all the info guys. If anyone else has any information let me know thanks.

 

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315's will fit fine.

 

tjmaxx

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cool thanks, so it looks like im looking at about $500 for two rear drag radials