Fatter tires on stock 18" wheels

NDblackstang · March 17th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Anybody out there running fatter than stock tires on the stock wheels? I've got the 18" premium wheels (flat spokes) with 235 mm tires. I like the way they look, but I'd like to eventually run wider tires--looks like these rims could handle at least 255 mm and maybe 265 mm tires. Also, how is the front fender clearance with 255 mm or 265 mm tires? (assuming aspect ratio is changed to keep the diameter about the same)

Jucostud · March 17th, 2008, 08:54 PM

you could put a 275/45/18 or a 275/40/18

kenneth · March 17th, 2008, 09:14 PM

275 is a little wide for the front

Jucostud · March 17th, 2008, 09:17 PM

no it isn't

MikeysOTP · March 17th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by kenneth

275 is a little wide for the front

Originally Posted by Jucostud

no it isn't

It's a LOT wide for that rim though

Jucostud · March 17th, 2008, 10:55 PM

It will fit though. the best fit for the front would 255/45/18... but, a 275 will fit.

thumperer · March 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM

How wide are the stock 18" wheels?

Jucostud · March 17th, 2008, 11:03 PM

18x8.5

06RedfireGT · March 17th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by thumperer

How wide are the stock 18" wheels?

18x8.5

thumperer · March 18th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

18x8.5

Thanks!

thumperer · March 18th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

18x8.5

Thanks for the info and the welcome!

NDblackstang · March 19th, 2008, 08:30 AM

So a 275 tire will fit on the stock rim even though it's only 8.5" wide? No problems with fender clearance up front in turns, even with the stock offset?

March 17th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#1
NDblackstang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minot, North Dakota Posts: 64	Fatter tires on stock 18" wheels Anybody out there running fatter than stock tires on the stock wheels? I've got the 18" premium wheels (flat spokes) with 235 mm tires. I like the way they look, but I'd like to eventually run wider tires--looks like these rims could handle at least 255 mm and maybe 265 mm tires. Also, how is the front fender clearance with 255 mm or 265 mm tires? (assuming aspect ratio is changed to keep the diameter about the same) __________________ 2006 Mustang GT, Kenne Bell 8 PSI intercooled blower, SLP Loudmouth axle back, Ford Racing powder coated cam covers

March 17th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#2
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,072	you could put a 275/45/18 or a 275/40/18 __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

March 17th, 2008, 09:14 PM	#3
kenneth Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.215@112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 505	275 is a little wide for the front __________________ Saleen SC, 3.4 pulley, GT500 fuel pump,JBA Shorty Headers,O/R H-Pipe,JBA Axle Back Exhaust,JLSCT II Tuner,TCI3000 ,PMP line locks,3:90gears ,Power House Drive Shaft,BMR UCA&LCA W/relo Brackets

March 17th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#4
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,072	no it isn't __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

March 17th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#6
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,072	It will fit though. the best fit for the front would 255/45/18... but, a 275 will fit. __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

March 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#7
thumperer Regular 02' and 08' Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 97	How wide are the stock 18" wheels?

March 17th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#8
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,072	18x8.5 __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

March 19th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#12
NDblackstang Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minot, North Dakota Posts: 64	So a 275 tire will fit on the stock rim even though it's only 8.5" wide? No problems with fender clearance up front in turns, even with the stock offset? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT, Kenne Bell 8 PSI intercooled blower, SLP Loudmouth axle back, Ford Racing powder coated cam covers

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