tire recomendations..

[steedman07]

Hey guys, I just ordered Steeda 18" ultralights in black..My question is what is your take on what tire size I should go with..the rim is 18x9.5"..I was thinkin 275/40's in back and 255/40's in front..size and brand opinions welcome ..thanks

 

[05wolfkiller]

If you plan on going with 2 different tire sizes, i would go with at least 285/40 or 295/45 out back and 255/45 up front. I got the KDW2s by BFG from Tire Rack. Nitto also makes a pretty good tire,

 

[steedman07]

How much were your 295 KDW's...

 

[05wolfkiller]

actually i have 285/40 on 10" rims in the back and 255/45 on 9" rim in the front. 18s on both. the KDWs didnt come in a 295. but Nitto makes a 295/45 if you chose them. i forget the price for each, but i think they were something like 250 for the rears and 180 for the front (apiece for the KDWs).check out www.tirerack.com they have a pretty big selection

 

[Hoboattacker]

295/45 Nitto 555r's were 191 a piece from Discount without tax (louisiana doesn't have a storefront...it's kinda nice heh)

 

[steedman07]

would NITTO 295/35 in back and 255/35 up front look funny, and how do you think they will handle..So far I got a price of $800 w/ tax shipped..Does this sound right??

 

[05wolfkiller]

imo 35 series are too small for 18in wheels

 

[steedman07]

anyone have any pics?? thanks guys

 

[o0Dan0o]

Steed, I wouldn't run the 295/35 with the 255/35. The 255 is over an inch shorter, and that will seriously mess with anti-lock brakes and traction control. 255/40 is a good match though.
Dan

 

[steedman07]

Im finding out that the rims I ordered are 9.5" wide all around..So, could I get away with, lets say, 265 or 275 all the way around, or stick with 255's all around??

 

[o0Dan0o]

275s should fit fine, but it depends somewhat on the brand. 275 Nittos might even be small, but they should work no problem. 255's would be too small on a 9.5 IMO, just looks a bit small, I wouldn't go lower than 265.
Dan

 

[Hoboattacker]

Steed, I wouldn't run the 295/35 with the 255/35. The 255 is over an inch shorter, and that will seriously mess with anti-lock brakes and traction control. 255/40 is a good match though.
Dan

I run 295/45 out back and 255/45 up front and have zero issues with my anti-lock brakes or traction control...

 

[o0Dan0o]

I've never tried it, but with that combo (I assumed your using 18" wheels) your front wheels are doing 110 rpm and your rear wheels are doing 99.6 rpm at 60 mph. That may not seem like much, but your computer will notice and may try and compensate. I'm not expert on anti-lock brakes, so it could be that the computer learns or maybe you can program in individual tire sizes.
Dan

 

[steedman07]

I run 295/45 out back and 255/45 up front and have zero issues with my anti-lock brakes or traction control...

Re your rims staggered?

 

[wotfr]

I put 265/35's all the way around on my Ultra-Lite II's, because of the Ford factory defect of the rear tires wearing out much sooner than the fronts, I have the option of rotating.

 

[steedman07]

I put 265/35's all the way around on my Ultra-Lite II's, because of the Ford factory defect of the rear tires wearing out much sooner than the fronts, I have the option of rotating.

Thats exactly what I want to be able to do..rotate when necessary..

 

[69mach1-409]

255/45ZR18 & 285/40ZR18 Goodyear F1's


Just wish they didn't pickup EVERYTHING from the road!

 

[steedman07]

I was told there is no reason to go with a smaller wider tire up front if the rims are not staggered..If all the rims are the same width, shouldnt I go with the same width tires all around??

 

[xxrequiemxx]

I went with 255/45/18 on my new wheels in the Eagle F1 All Season tire.

I got the tire balanced and installed for 191 each It is nice having family in the auto biz hehe.

 

[o0Dan0o]

I was told there is no reason to go with a smaller wider tire up front if the rims are not staggered..If all the rims are the same width, shouldnt I go with the same width tires all around??

Smaller tires on the front make the car a bit easier to drive (doesn't track as much). I drove a Trans Am with 315's on all fours and really didn't notice it that much, I plan on going with 275's all the way around on 18x9.5 wheels.
Dan