tire size?

06SuperStang · December 23rd, 2008, 11:27 PM

i have a buddy that works at a local tire shop and they are doing there yearly shop cleaning. he ran into a brand new pair of falken 275/35/18's that they will sell to me for 100 bucks. will these fit on my factory 18x8.5?

2006greyGT · December 23rd, 2008, 11:50 PM

they might look a little small but they will fit the rims...

06SuperStang · December 23rd, 2008, 11:53 PM

small as in side wall or width?

psycho bob · December 23rd, 2008, 11:57 PM

for a hundred bucks i'd go for it. they won't handle quite as good as 255's though

06RedfireGT · December 24th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Way too small. About 2 inches shorter than your stockers. It will look goofy.

06SuperStang · December 24th, 2008, 12:02 AM

i want a wider look from the back. these factory tires i have look way to narrow

06SuperStang · December 24th, 2008, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Way too small. About 2 inches shorter than your stockers. It will look goofy.

whats the widest i can go?

Bkbulldog · December 24th, 2008, 12:03 AM

FR500 18 x 10 in the back + nittro will do that

06SuperStang · December 24th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by Bkbulldog

FR500 18 x 10 in the back + nittro will do that

yeah i know that will

. but my funds are a lil low since my lay off at work

psycho bob · December 24th, 2008, 12:36 AM

i think my fronts are about 25.5 inches in front and they look fine, but i'm lowered also

06RedfireGT · December 24th, 2008, 02:23 AM

Hold on, are you talking about a set of four tires or just two?

psycho bob · December 24th, 2008, 02:35 AM

ah true i didn't see that either. if it's not all 4 i wouldn't bother

2006greyGT · December 24th, 2008, 04:36 AM

I had that size DR's on my car for the strip... it really did look silly.... even with my drop there was still a lot of room around the tire and they are smaller than the stock tire diameter...

navyman8903 · December 24th, 2008, 05:29 AM

dont hit any pot holes going fast. And that will throw your speedo off a bit too.

Crazy8 · December 24th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Pass it up unless you dig the no sidewall look.

stanglifemike · December 24th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Thats what size I had on my 98. Looked pretty good on there but looks even thin on it. I think it would look way to small on a S197

06SuperStang · December 24th, 2008, 12:05 PM

yeah its just 2 tires. i wanted to mount them for the rear but yall say the side wall is going to be to narrow so forget it. whats the biggest size i can go with? thanks guys

Jazzer The Cat · December 24th, 2008, 12:27 PM

Running 8.5" wheels, you are really only going to run a 255~265 (maybe a 275 in some tires), depending on the profile. The higher the profile, the wider the acceptable fit per manufacturer, generally speaking.

I would run a 255 as it is the best fit, IMO.

Jazzer

EDIT: Big type-o there... eek!

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psycho bob · December 24th, 2008, 12:41 PM

do you want dr's or street tires.

the best size for them to still handle optimally would be 255/45/18 you could squeeze the 275/40/18 on there probably.

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nitto 555R (dr's) only come in a 285/40 that might fit. i don't know if you could get them on there. Nitto Tire - High Performance Tires for Car and Truck Enthusiasts

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bfg g/force dr 275/35 this one ends up being a little short, but if you're looking for a dr that will fit on the stock 18's this should go on there. BFGoodrich Tires | g-Force? T/A® KDW | Tire Sizes & Specs

06SuperStang · December 26th, 2008, 03:59 PM

anyone have any good pics of a 255/45/18 on their stock rims? i want to get an idea of what thety look like before i order them. should i just run them in the rear or all the way around? i just want a wider look in the back. thanks

December 23rd, 2008, 11:27 PM	#1
06SuperStang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Tx Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	tire size? i have a buddy that works at a local tire shop and they are doing there yearly shop cleaning. he ran into a brand new pair of falken 275/35/18's that they will sell to me for 100 bucks. will these fit on my factory 18x8.5? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT (Auto),FRPP Hot Rod Cams,Hooker Longtubes w/ Off Road X-Pipe,Stock Mufflers,TCI 3000 Stall,Delete Plates,C&L Racer CAI,Tuned By The Guys From American Muscle,FRPP 3.73's,Coast Line Full Length DriveShaft

December 23rd, 2008, 11:50 PM	#2
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	they might look a little small but they will fit the rims... __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

December 23rd, 2008, 11:53 PM	#3
06SuperStang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Tx Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	small as in side wall or width? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT (Auto),FRPP Hot Rod Cams,Hooker Longtubes w/ Off Road X-Pipe,Stock Mufflers,TCI 3000 Stall,Delete Plates,C&L Racer CAI,Tuned By The Guys From American Muscle,FRPP 3.73's,Coast Line Full Length DriveShaft

December 24th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#5
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Way too small. About 2 inches shorter than your stockers. It will look goofy. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 24th, 2008, 12:02 AM	#6
06SuperStang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Tx Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	i want a wider look from the back. these factory tires i have look way to narrow __________________ 2006 Mustang GT (Auto),FRPP Hot Rod Cams,Hooker Longtubes w/ Off Road X-Pipe,Stock Mufflers,TCI 3000 Stall,Delete Plates,C&L Racer CAI,Tuned By The Guys From American Muscle,FRPP 3.73's,Coast Line Full Length DriveShaft

December 24th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#8
Bkbulldog Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 964 iTrader: 0 reviews	FR500 18 x 10 in the back + nittro will do that __________________ C6 Corvette Borla catback , Vararam intake , tune.

December 24th, 2008, 02:23 AM	#11
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hold on, are you talking about a set of four tires or just two? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 24th, 2008, 04:36 AM	#13
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had that size DR's on my car for the strip... it really did look silly.... even with my drop there was still a lot of room around the tire and they are smaller than the stock tire diameter... __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

December 24th, 2008, 07:02 AM	#15
Crazy8 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 90 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pass it up unless you dig the no sidewall look. __________________

December 24th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#16
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats what size I had on my 98. Looked pretty good on there but looks even thin on it. I think it would look way to small on a S197 __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

December 24th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#17
06SuperStang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Tx Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah its just 2 tires. i wanted to mount them for the rear but yall say the side wall is going to be to narrow so forget it. whats the biggest size i can go with? thanks guys __________________ 2006 Mustang GT (Auto),FRPP Hot Rod Cams,Hooker Longtubes w/ Off Road X-Pipe,Stock Mufflers,TCI 3000 Stall,Delete Plates,C&L Racer CAI,Tuned By The Guys From American Muscle,FRPP 3.73's,Coast Line Full Length DriveShaft

December 26th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#20
06SuperStang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Tx Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone have any good pics of a 255/45/18 on their stock rims? i want to get an idea of what thety look like before i order them. should i just run them in the rear or all the way around? i just want a wider look in the back. thanks __________________ 2006 Mustang GT (Auto),FRPP Hot Rod Cams,Hooker Longtubes w/ Off Road X-Pipe,Stock Mufflers,TCI 3000 Stall,Delete Plates,C&L Racer CAI,Tuned By The Guys From American Muscle,FRPP 3.73's,Coast Line Full Length DriveShaft

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