Wide tires on 18" rims?

Speedstang302 · March 8th, 2010, 02:24 PM

alright idk who is running what...but i have the winter beaters on right now, the 17X9 cobra R's with 275's...and well those are cool and all for the winter..i am not getting my saleens back any time soon, so im looking into a set of either silver or anthracite fr500's. 18X9/18X10(DD)..now i see the typical is a think 285/40s? anyone riding with something wider? what can i fit under there? maybe a 305/35? or can i fit 315s? im not going to roll the fender lip..but i could "message" the inner wheel well if necessary! also any pictures would help!

97S281 · March 8th, 2010, 07:56 PM

I had 295/35's on my old saleen wheels and didn't have any issues with rubbing.

red01 · March 8th, 2010, 08:13 PM

i have 17x10.5 anthracite bullits with 315's and I had to roll the fender just a little.....but I also run a 1 inch spacer.

97Dustang · March 8th, 2010, 10:14 PM

i have the same wheel tire combo as red01 but with no spacer and i rubbed the quad shocks a bit, so i removed those and i have no problems now, do you have aftermarket springs in the rear?

Stang8Grand · March 8th, 2010, 10:50 PM

I run 285 35 18 and i rub, but that is because i have 1" spacers, without the spacers i have plenty of clearance, i need to get my fenders rolled

97Dustang · March 8th, 2010, 11:12 PM

^ so why do you run a spacer if it makes you rub?

Speedstang302 · March 9th, 2010, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by 97Dustang

^ so why do you run a spacer if it makes you rub?

+1 i was gunna ask the same thing, what is there to benifit from spacers on a 10" wide rim? even a 9"?

Originally Posted by red01

i have 17x10.5 anthracite bullits with 315's and I had to roll the fender just a little.....but I also run a 1 inch spacer.

yeah i know you can fit 315/35's on a 17. but i said 18" rims.

Speedstang302 · March 9th, 2010, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by 97S281

I had 295/35's on my old saleen wheels and didn't have any issues with rubbing.

alright i think thats what i might do..i can land myself a pair of KDW 2's for $199.99 each at 295/35's. im thinking im gunna do 275's up front

Originally Posted by 97Dustang

i have the same wheel tire combo as red01 but with no spacer and i rubbed the quad shocks a bit, so i removed those and i have no problems now, do you have aftermarket springs in the rear?

i still have the quad shocks on, im running eibach sportline springs now..but i have U/Lca's going on, and going to removed the quad shock, and swapping out my springs for a set of steeda ones!

Stang8Grand · March 9th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by 97Dustang

^ so why do you run a spacer if it makes you rub?

Personally i hate the tucked look, even with 10" rims its still tucked in too far, as soon as i get the fenders rolled ill be fine.

red01 · March 9th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Stang8Grand

Personally i hate the tucked look, even with 10" rims its still tucked in too far

+1, I thought I could lose the spacers with the 10.5's but it still looked a little tucked, its perfect with the 1 inch spacers.

Speedstang302 · March 9th, 2010, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by red01

+1, I thought I could lose the spacers with the 10.5's but it still looked a little tucked, its perfect with the 1 inch spacers.

yeah i see what your saying from the sides..but with our rear bumpers anything over really 8/9" looks like its sticking out a mile

Speedstang302 · March 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM

alright since i've decided on these for tires
BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's
Front:275/40
Rear:295/35

now im undecided on wheels

looking into one of these 2
Steeda Pentar's 18X9.5
Silver:

Chrome:

or
Antricite:

Hypercoated:

97Dustang · March 9th, 2010, 09:57 PM

the anthricite ones look awesome, i love those wheels

wannabeimportkiller · March 9th, 2010, 11:36 PM

WHY in gods name would you want your tires to stick out from underneath your car? That looks freaking ridiculous and makes me want to stab something............

jg42122 · March 10th, 2010, 11:43 AM

I recently purchased the BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's
Front:275/40, and I got them for 99.00 a piece at tire rack.com I "think"
Anyways I love them, they have twice as much tread as the old eBay cheapo
tires that were on the car when I bought it.

Speedstang302 · March 10th, 2010, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by jg42122

I recently purchased the BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's
Front:275/40, and I got them for 99.00 a piece at tire rack.com I "think"
Anyways I love them, they have twice as much tread as the old eBay cheapo
tires that were on the car when I bought it.

yeah but there not for 18's. but even still those tires are listed about $160

March 8th, 2010, 02:24 PM	#1
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wide tires on 18" rims? alright idk who is running what...but i have the winter beaters on right now, the 17X9 cobra R's with 275's...and well those are cool and all for the winter..i am not getting my saleens back any time soon, so im looking into a set of either silver or anthracite fr500's. 18X9/18X10(DD)..now i see the typical is a think 285/40s? anyone riding with something wider? what can i fit under there? maybe a 305/35? or can i fit 315s? im not going to roll the fender lip..but i could "message" the inner wheel well if necessary! also any pictures would help! __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

March 8th, 2010, 07:56 PM	#2
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	I had 295/35's on my old saleen wheels and didn't have any issues with rubbing. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

March 8th, 2010, 08:13 PM	#3
red01 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 17x10.5 anthracite bullits with 315's and I had to roll the fender just a little.....but I also run a 1 inch spacer. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 04 PI 2V, bolt ons, gears, tune 255/292 www.covertmotorsports.net

March 8th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#4
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the same wheel tire combo as red01 but with no spacer and i rubbed the quad shocks a bit, so i removed those and i have no problems now, do you have aftermarket springs in the rear? __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

March 8th, 2010, 10:50 PM	#5
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 285 35 18 and i rub, but that is because i have 1" spacers, without the spacers i have plenty of clearance, i need to get my fenders rolled __________________ Mods in garage. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-11489/

March 8th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#6
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ so why do you run a spacer if it makes you rub? __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

March 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#12
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright since i've decided on these for tires BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's Front:275/40 Rear:295/35 now im undecided on wheels looking into one of these 2 Steeda Pentar's 18X9.5 Silver: Chrome: or Antricite: Hypercoated: __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

March 9th, 2010, 09:57 PM	#13
97Dustang Enthusiast 97 GT and 03 Cobra 12.75@105 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 595 iTrader: 0 reviews	the anthricite ones look awesome, i love those wheels __________________ 2003 COBRA FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS

March 9th, 2010, 11:36 PM	#14
wannabeimportkiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2012 Race Red GT/CS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 2,106 iTrader: 0 reviews	WHY in gods name would you want your tires to stick out from underneath your car? That looks freaking ridiculous and makes me want to stab something............ __________________ 2012 Race Red GT/CS 98 GT-Gone NCMM ORIGINAL

March 10th, 2010, 11:43 AM	#15
jg42122 Regular 96 Frankenstang Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	I recently purchased the BF Goodrich G-force KDW2's Front:275/40, and I got them for 99.00 a piece at tire rack.com I "think" Anyways I love them, they have twice as much tread as the old eBay cheapo tires that were on the car when I bought it.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Forums at Modded Mustangs Advertisement Advertisement

Threads Similar to: Wide tires on 18" rims?
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need wide tires for my 18 x 8.5 rims....Please Help!!	bossman2kgt	99-04	6	January 22nd, 2010 09:34 PM
Can I put wide tires on 17x9 rims?	00mustangv6	V6 Mustangs	9	October 29th, 2009 01:42 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:13 PM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Privacy Statement - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.