[tophersGT]

I have a 04 Black GT vert. I'm getting American Racing Black Rebels 17x9. I need to know what are my best option for tire size. I'm also getting 1/4 spacers and H&R SS springs. I'm still unsure if I should go with with 17's or 18's. please let me know tire sizes.
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks guys/girls
17= 17x9
18= front 18x9 rear 18x10

Please help me

[HMUSN]

welcome to the forums.
for a 9 inch Wheel I would run 275/40/17's in the rear and 255's in the front/

[tophersGT]

What if I went with 18's? Should I stick with 17's for performance or does it really matter?
And, thanks for such a quick reply!

[HMUSN]

I would run a smaller sidewall (the middle number) if you went to 18's.

17's would be better for performance.
18's is better for the looks department.

[tophersGT]

When you said 275/40/17 and 255/40/`7, can I get 275/35/17 & 255/40/17?

[HMUSN]

I am sure they make them. it would be a little odd looking.

going for the muscle car look ?(fatter tire height in the rear)

[tophersGT]

When you said 255, should I go with 255/40/17's?

[HMUSN]

if you are planning on using 17 inch wheels I would go with
255/40/17's for the 2 front tires and 275/40 17's for the 2 rear tires.

[tophersGT]

Thanks for the help
Sorry for all the questions.

[HMUSN]

that's why we are here.
no problem.

[klean4.6]

18's are too expensive for tires. They do fill the fenders very nicely. Go 17's with 275x40 or 35 all around.

[Jazzer The Cat]

What are your goals here in new wheels/tires? Do you want to launch the 1/4? Just DD with some nice looking wheels/tires? Twisties

I think 18"s are the way to go and give you many more options on tires, although will generally be more expensive. A 275 will fit a 9" no prob and run them on my Winter wheels, but do think a 255~265 is a better fit performance wise for corners and such. The 275 offers a little better curb protection as well as fills the wheel-well a little better. If you want a meaty look, go 9"s & 10.5"s with 35 series tires and will fill the wells up quite well and corner nicely. Lower profile will tend to ride a little rougher though, so keep that in mind.

.....and welcome to the forums

HTH

Jazzer

EDIT: Why are you going with spacers? I have no probs with them, as I run 1/2" ones on the rear myself. I would recommend if you decide to go wider than 1/4", you should replace your lug-bolts with longer/stronger set for safety.