315/30/18

Junk96GT · August 16th, 2009, 12:12 PM

I'm about to bite the bullet and get the 315s for my 18x10 Saleen rear wheels but I want to know if I can get these to fit. The tail pipes are closer to rubbing than my quad shocks are. Right now I run 285/30/18. No rubbing other than it looks like during corners or something my driver side tail pipe rubs the tire a very little bit. But I'm sure I can work things out with that. I may need to run wheel spacers but I don't mind so long as the 1.25" wheel spacer works and doesn't make my car look dumb on an 18x10.

Opinions appreciated!

stanglifemike · August 16th, 2009, 12:32 PM

I have 18x10 rear wheels with 305/35/18 and I run a 1" wheel spacer. I believe they will fit without them but I really like the look with them and this way I dont have rubbing in cornering as you had mentioned. I have the Nitto 555R's. 305's look sexy on the back on sn95's!! DO IT

stanglifemike · August 16th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Oh yea, make sure that you buy hub-centric wheel spacers and you'll be fine. I have had zero issues with mine coming loose or anything. Bought mine on Ebay

stanglifemike · August 16th, 2009, 12:41 PM

These are the ones I bought and the seller that I bought them from. Great customer service, you can call them with any questions that you have.
WHEELS SPACERS ADAPTERS Ford Mustang Hub Centric GT 1":eBay Motors (item 110423150313 end time Aug-17-09 13:09:11 PDT)

96GAredGT · August 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM

I work in the tire industry and would reccomend doing 305's or even 295's( which are what I currently have on my Saleen wheels). Anything bigger then the 305 you would have to tub out the rear or it would rub on corners and bumps

Jazzer The Cat · August 16th, 2009, 09:06 PM

I don't see any rubbing issues that cannot be dealt with by some slight bending of exhaust hangers

However, I don't recommend you go 315's on your 10" wheels or run a 1" spacer either. I think you are VERY likely to rub on the fender with a 1" spacer and not fond of the "linked" type anyway. I think they can come loose and unable to tell without removing the wheels to check. If you want to move the wheels outward, I would recommend a 1/2" spacer with longer/stronger studs.

Jazzer

August 16th, 2009, 11:08 PM

I thought 315's would fit without rubbing? Maybe it is 315/35/17 that won't rub I guess there is big difference between 17's and 18's...

Stang8Grand · August 16th, 2009, 11:14 PM

I run a 285 35 18 on the rear and with 1" spacers if go over the right bump or rut i do get some rubbing on my fenders in the rear. If you do get 1" spacers (which has given me no issues other then the fender rubbing) i would recommend getting your fenders rolled, i am looking into doing it very soon.

96GAredGT · August 17th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Yeah 315 35 17's won't rub but 18's are extremly close. 305's are the biggest I would personally go. Spacer would help but you will have the potential to rub the fenders. Personally I have the 295's and have never had any rubbing problems and I am not using any spacer.

Jazzer The Cat · August 17th, 2009, 11:19 PM

315/35/17" = 25.6" diameter
315/30/18" = 25.6" diameter

... as you were

Anasty97Cobra · August 17th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

315/35/17" = 25.6" diameter
315/30/18" = 25.6" diameter

... as you were

nmcgrawj · October 8th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

315/35/17" = 25.6" diameter
315/30/18" = 25.6" diameter

... as you were

actuallly.....
17's
315*.35 = 110.25
110.25/25.4 = 4.3405
4.3405 * 2 = 8.681
8.681 + 17 = 25.681

18's
315*.30 = 94.5
94.5/25.4 = 3.7204
3.7204*2 = 7.4409
7.4409+18 = 25.44

So 18's are actually shorter than 17s by 1/4 inch

August 16th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#1
Junk96GT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	315/30/18 I'm about to bite the bullet and get the 315s for my 18x10 Saleen rear wheels but I want to know if I can get these to fit. The tail pipes are closer to rubbing than my quad shocks are. Right now I run 285/30/18. No rubbing other than it looks like during corners or something my driver side tail pipe rubs the tire a very little bit. But I'm sure I can work things out with that. I may need to run wheel spacers but I don't mind so long as the 1.25" wheel spacer works and doesn't make my car look dumb on an 18x10. Opinions appreciated!

August 16th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#2
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 18x10 rear wheels with 305/35/18 and I run a 1" wheel spacer. I believe they will fit without them but I really like the look with them and this way I dont have rubbing in cornering as you had mentioned. I have the Nitto 555R's. 305's look sexy on the back on sn95's!! DO IT __________________ 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

August 16th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#3
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh yea, make sure that you buy hub-centric wheel spacers and you'll be fine. I have had zero issues with mine coming loose or anything. Bought mine on Ebay __________________ 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

August 16th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#4
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	These are the ones I bought and the seller that I bought them from. Great customer service, you can call them with any questions that you have. WHEELS SPACERS ADAPTERS Ford Mustang Hub Centric GT 1":eBay Motors (item 110423150313 end time Aug-17-09 13:09:11 PDT) __________________ 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

August 16th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#8
Stang8Grand Regular 1996 Mustang GT 13.85 on stock garbage tires Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run a 285 35 18 on the rear and with 1" spacers if go over the right bump or rut i do get some rubbing on my fenders in the rear. If you do get 1" spacers (which has given me no issues other then the fender rubbing) i would recommend getting your fenders rolled, i am looking into doing it very soon. __________________ Mods in garage. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-11489/

August 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#5
96GAredGT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	I work in the tire industry and would reccomend doing 305's or even 295's( which are what I currently have on my Saleen wheels). Anything bigger then the 305 you would have to tub out the rear or it would rub on corners and bumps

August 16th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#7
BlackSunshine Guest Posts: n/a	I thought 315's would fit without rubbing? Maybe it is 315/35/17 that won't rub I guess there is big difference between 17's and 18's...

August 17th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#9
96GAredGT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah 315 35 17's won't rub but 18's are extremly close. 305's are the biggest I would personally go. Spacer would help but you will have the potential to rub the fenders. Personally I have the 295's and have never had any rubbing problems and I am not using any spacer.

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