What size tires are you guys running on your 18" wheels?

[BlueOvalStangGT]

I found a local guy selling some brand new 18" tires for cheap and nice tires. I want to go with 18"s, but the price of 18" tires were holding me back so this might be a good thing. Thing is, the sizes are 245/40 and 295/35, I know the backs will fit on a 10" rim, but is a 245 too small for a 9 inch rim? What are you guys using?

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I have 245/40/18 on the front (18x9 Y2K R wheels), and I definitely think I should've ordered a wider tire. They almost seem to stretch out to the beads. The rear I'm running a 285/35, and they seem perfect.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Got any pics of the fronts like close up?

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I could get you some tomorrow. This late, I'd have to use the flash, and it'd probably be a terrible pic with the reflection off the chrome.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Shawweet, thanks

 

[WHITE94COBRA]

ditto on the size, But i'm on 18x10.5 and 18x9 fr500's, I will also go with a wider front next time, and probably go up to a 305 or 315 for the rear.

I have 245/40/18 on the front (18x9 Y2K R wheels), and I definitely think I should've ordered a wider tire. They almost seem to stretch out to the beads. The rear I'm running a 285/35, and they seem perfect.

 

[inphiniti]

ditto on the size, But i'm on 18x10.5 and 18x9 fr500's, I will also go with a wider front next time, and probably go up to a 305 or 315 for the rear.

+1.... 245s on a 9inch wide rim is WAAAAAYYYYY too small.. my buddy is running a 245 on his 17x9 and it just doesnt look right... me personally, im running 275s up front and 295s out back, both with a 35 side wall.. look great and i get compliments ALL the time...

my suggestion for a sick stance would b 275s and either 295s or 305s... 315s are REAL REAL nice, but the more meat, the more expensive...

 

[Suspect]

i didnt know they made 18x10.5 for fr500s?!

i have 295s on the rear and 265s on the front. imo 265 is perfect for the front.

 

[juiced_94gt]

265/35/18 and 285/35/18 front and rear with saleen 18x9 and 18x10 wheels.

 

[fiveoho]

i have 295s on the rear and 265s on the front. imo 265 is perfect for the front.

i have seen this setup b4. 295's on a 10" wheel and 265's on a 9".

looked right on to me. just my $.02

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Ok, here's the daytime pics, so you can see the sidewall on the front tires, versus the rear. Notice how the lip on the wheel sticks out past the sidewall on the front tires. The rear tire is just barely wider than the lip on the wheel.

The two front tire pics:

The rear tire pic:

A couple pics, just to whore the car

 

[BlackVert]

imo, 255 is the smallest you should go on an 18x9" rim. i have them on mine in front, and i think they are fine, but i definately would not go any narrower

fwiw, i'l be selling my fr500s before long because i'm going to 17" rims for more traction. they are 18x9 with toyo t1 tires, 255/40/18 in front, 285/35/18 in back

 

[RAD]

I have a 265 on 9 " rim but still looks too skinny , get some 275's .

 

[SN95StangMan]

265's up front and 275's in the rear. thats on the 18x9.5 cobra r's. Im gonna go with at least 285's when I need new tires in the rear, just cause I want a little more meat back there.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Decisions decisions, thanks guys!

 

[SN95StangMan]

my brother's 285's on an 18X10 wheel...

this is when i was stretching out the 245's on the 18x9.5 wheel

dont have too many great shots of the 275's available right now, but heres a couple.

here you can see the f'n dent in my exhaust from hitting something.

half decent pic of the stance.

*** just thought i might add to the confusion for you kev.