DR'S

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 04:19 PM

I have 18x 8.5 factory bullits

Whats the widest DR i can put on and keep the original diameter so my speedo is correct?

tribaltek · June 17th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Why don't you just reprogram with the revs per mile?

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 04:37 PM

i want it to look stock as well...as far as sidewalls go ya know?

Grabber523 · June 17th, 2008, 05:17 PM

3782RP 265/40R18 27X10.5 9.0-10.0 26.5
These are from Mickey Thompson...they require a rim width of 9.0-10.0, but have a 27" diameter which is stock OD to keep your speedo and odo accurate and fill your wheel wells properly. Going down 1/2" in wheel width shouldn't pose a problem, but you'd have to confirm that with a tire guru like Jucostud. People are running a 275 width on stock rims with no problems.

03_StangGuy · June 17th, 2008, 05:19 PM

The side wall wont be exactly the same but no one will know the difference. You shoudl beable to do 285 or 295. I think thats as wide as you can go with a 8.5 in rim

Stkjock · June 17th, 2008, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

3782RP 265/40R18 27X10.5 9.0-10.0 26.5
These are from Mickey Thompson...they require a rim width of 9.0-10.0, but have a 27" diameter which is stock OD to keep your speedo and odo accurate and fill your wheel wells properly. Going down 1/2" in wheel width shouldn't pose a problem, but you'd have to confirm that with a tire guru like Jucostud. People are running a 275 width on stock rims with no problems.

As I recall the MTs are 26.5" in diameter. I have a set waiting to go on the car now.

The 265/40 size works fine. I have BFG 265/40s. But they are shorter then stock by .75". So the speedo is off, unless you change the revs/mi.

here's a shot in action...

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:09 PM

you still have 235's on the front?

Stkjock · June 17th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

you still have 235's on the front?

no I went with 255/45s in the rear at first and they didnt hook for crap. I moved them to the front when I got the DRs

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM

they handle okay on the street?

Stkjock · June 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM

the DRs? yea fine. but my ride is not a DD. Its in the garage all week and it doesnt see rain

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:14 PM

mine either...no rain that is

07stanggt · June 17th, 2008, 06:27 PM

handle ok is a relative term. they handle like shit at high speeds in my opinion. i got 275 40 17 on a 8 inch wide rim. they stick way out. i would think 265s would look almost normal on a 8.5 rim. but like he said they are way shorter then the stock 235 17s that were on my car.

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:33 PM

do they have a size that is the same as my 235's

07stanggt · June 17th, 2008, 06:45 PM

height wise? do the math. use u.s math.

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM

i suck at math.

07stanggt · June 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM

i dont think the mickeys do, look at nittos. im wondering what size that guy i run with all them has on his rims becuase he has 18s i think and they look kinda normal on there. not that wide like the mickeys though

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:49 PM

not too concerned about width as much as getting the diameter rite...as long as i get a big enough contact patch to hook up

07stanggt · June 17th, 2008, 06:51 PM

what is the stock diameter of or wheels 28inches?

07 STROKER · June 17th, 2008, 06:52 PM

i believe so.

07stanggt · June 17th, 2008, 06:59 PM

nitto doesnt have anything on there website that they recomend for a 18X8.5. a couple that would fit im sure but the height is 25.91 so its shorter. thats a 275 i think.

June 17th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#1
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June 17th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#2
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June 17th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#3
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	i want it to look stock as well...as far as sidewalls go ya know? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#4
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT 12.21@111.74 1.789 60' Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwood, ND...Hell Has Frozen Posts: 1,668	3782RP 265/40R18 27X10.5 9.0-10.0 26.5 These are from Mickey Thompson...they require a rim width of 9.0-10.0, but have a 27" diameter which is stock OD to keep your speedo and odo accurate and fill your wheel wells properly. Going down 1/2" in wheel width shouldn't pose a problem, but you'd have to confirm that with a tire guru like Jucostud. People are running a 275 width on stock rims with no problems. __________________ www.myspace.com/grabber523 Grammar/Spelling Nazi Club Member MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER Last edited by Grabber523 : June 17th, 2008 at 05:20 PM.

June 17th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#7
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	you still have 235's on the front? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

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June 17th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#5
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,624	The side wall wont be exactly the same but no one will know the difference. You shoudl beable to do 285 or 295. I think thats as wide as you can go with a 8.5 in rim

June 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#9
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	they handle okay on the street? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#10
Stkjock Regular 2006 Vert 11.867 @ 119.35 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 438	the DRs? yea fine. but my ride is not a DD. Its in the garage all week and it doesnt see rain __________________ 06 GT- 4000lb Rowing machine 11.867 @ 119.35 1.799 - 60'

June 17th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#11
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	mine either...no rain that is __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#12
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,900	handle ok is a relative term. they handle like shit at high speeds in my opinion. i got 275 40 17 on a 8 inch wide rim. they stick way out. i would think 265s would look almost normal on a 8.5 rim. but like he said they are way shorter then the stock 235 17s that were on my car.

June 17th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#13
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	do they have a size that is the same as my 235's __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#14
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,900	height wise? do the math. use u.s math.

June 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#15
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	i suck at math. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#17
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	not too concerned about width as much as getting the diameter rite...as long as i get a big enough contact patch to hook up __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

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June 17th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#18
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,900	what is the stock diameter of or wheels 28inches?

June 17th, 2008, 06:52 PM	#19
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	i believe so. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 17th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#20
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,900	nitto doesnt have anything on there website that they recomend for a 18X8.5. a couple that would fit im sure but the height is 25.91 so its shorter. thats a 275 i think.