front =? rear =315/35/17s or 285/35/18s ??

RanGer498 · February 25th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Im going to lower my car with eibach pro kit(im wondering what else ill have to change after this and why)

and im looking for a new rear tire set up 315/35/17s or 285/35/18s

what would you suggest i get ?

last question ...what is the largest tire size i can go with in the front on stock oem wheels (17x8)?

thanks

TyCouey2000GT · February 25th, 2008, 07:17 PM

I think you can go like, 255 in the front.. I aint sure though... actually i might be Way off, the 8in rim caint fit to big of a tire... But I'd go with the 315s if you can fit em, thats a WIDE tire, 17in tires are much cheaper than 18s

mbmconstruction00 · February 25th, 2008, 07:54 PM

i like the 18's better since they fill in the wheel well a lot better....on stock rims i wouldnt go over 265's...ive seen 275's but the bubble out a lot and is very unsafe

CODEBLUE · February 25th, 2008, 08:36 PM

The 315-35-17 would look very nice i belive.

AndrewA. · February 25th, 2008, 09:41 PM

17's.

CobraR · February 25th, 2008, 09:53 PM

i have 275s on my stock rim. it does bend over a lil but its nothing i would call 'unsafe' it looks badass.

RAGEman · February 25th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

Im going to lower my car with eibach pro kit(im wondering what else ill have to change after this and why)

and im looking for a new rear tire set up 315/35/17s or 285/35/18s

what would you suggest i get ?

last question ...what is the largest tire size i can go with in the front on stock oem wheels (17x8)?

thanks

I do hope you realize that you can't put an 18" tire on a 17" wheel. Im sure you do, but I'm just checking.

I have 275/40/17 on mine and it looks great. It bubbles a little bit but not too much at all.

dcrow · February 25th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

Im going to lower my car with eibach pro kit(im wondering what else ill have to change after this and why)

and im looking for a new rear tire set up 315/35/17s or 285/35/18s

what would you suggest i get ?

last question ...what is the largest tire size i can go with in the front on stock oem wheels (17x8)?

thanks

go with the 18's,i get more compliments on my set up than anything.
here is a pic.

supercharged03gt · February 25th, 2008, 10:16 PM

get 9s up front and put 275s on them and go 315 in back. I have 17s. it is hard to find good wide tires for 18s. and they cost more.

RAGEman · February 25th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by supercharged03gt

get 9s up front and put 275s on them and go 315 in back. I have 17s. it is hard to find good wide tires for 18s. and they cost more.

You have 17X9's all around? If so, do you have a picture of the 315 in the back?

KingChronic · February 25th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

Im going to lower my car with eibach pro kit(im wondering what else ill have to change after this and why)

and im looking for a new rear tire set up 315/35/17s or 285/35/18s

what would you suggest i get ?

last question ...what is the largest tire size i can go with in the front on stock oem wheels (17x8)?

thanks

i would go with 17's, cheaper wheels, cheaper tires, larger tire selection, more sidewall, ect.

with the lowering kit, dont forget a good set of caster/camber plates like maximim motorsports.

as far as tire size, i would get a 17X9 in the front with a 275/40/17, and a 17X10, or 17X10.5 in the rear with a 315/35/17. this is the most common setup, and thats because it seems to work the best.

on the stock wheel you can go up to a 275, but i WOULD NOT recommend it in the front, since the bludge will hurt cornering more than the added width will help. i personally feel a 245-255 is perfect for a 17X8, and of course you can use a little wider tire in the rear on a 17X8.

suprajay79 · February 25th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by supercharged03gt

get 9s up front and put 275s on them and go 315 in back. I have 17s. it is hard to find good wide tires for 18s. and they cost more.

+1. That's what I have right now, and it's working out fine.

jivepepper · February 26th, 2008, 01:52 AM

I run a 17x10.5 rim in back with a MT 315/35/17 dr, that has the new thread pattern, that looks something like nitto dr's

I picked up a 1/2 a second the very first run I made with them. That's compared to the 315 none dr's I had on before.

STANGATUDE · February 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM

i have the 18's but wish i had 17 because i go through tires pretty quick na dthe 17 has a slightly larger lip.

Drgnracin72 · February 26th, 2008, 02:03 PM

i pay about 20 more buckx for my 18 inch nittos than i did for my 17 nittos. and that per tire. for the look upgrade, i think an extra 80 bux everytime i get new tires isnt to bad

RanGer498 · February 26th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by RAGEman

I do hope you realize that you can't put an 18" tire on a 17" wheel. Im sure you do, but I'm just checking.

I have 275/40/17 on mine and it looks great. It bubbles a little bit but not too much at all.

You so cwazy

anyone run this staggered set up before on the stang ?

KingChronic · February 26th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

i pay about 20 more buckx for my 18 inch nittos than i did for my 17 nittos. and that per tire. for the look upgrade, i think an extra 80 bux everytime i get new tires isnt to bad

huh? 315/35/17 nitto's are $169 each, and 305/35/18 nitto's are almost $300 each, thats WAY WAY more than $20 a tire more, thats $120 a tire more.

RanGer498 · February 26th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by KingChronic

huh? 315/35/17 nitto's are $169 each, and 305/35/18 nitto's are almost $300 each, thats WAY WAY more than $20 a tire more, thats $120 a tire more.

i think he means vs 285/35/18s not 305/35/18....but im just guessing.

KingChronic · February 26th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

i think he means vs 285/35/18s not 305/35/18....but im just guessing.

285's are a little narrow for a 18X10. and if your doing a wheel/tire setup, its a must to do a staggared setup.

Drgnracin72 · February 26th, 2008, 10:10 PM

i paid $160 for my 275/35/17 nitto 555, and i just bought new tires for my new 18s the other day and paid $180 for each of my 275/35/18. dont know wher eyour seeing that 300 at. i wouldnt buy off the internet cuz if thats what they are charging your getting fucked. i can post my reciept if yall would like

February 25th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#1
RanGer498 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT UNKown Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	front =? rear =315/35/17s or 285/35/18s ?? Im going to lower my car with eibach pro kit(im wondering what else ill have to change after this and why) and im looking for a new rear tire set up 315/35/17s or 285/35/18s what would you suggest i get ? last question ...what is the largest tire size i can go with in the front on stock oem wheels (17x8)? thanks

February 25th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#2
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think you can go like, 255 in the front.. I aint sure though... actually i might be Way off, the 8in rim caint fit to big of a tire... But I'd go with the 315s if you can fit em, thats a WIDE tire, 17in tires are much cheaper than 18s __________________ Your Average GT

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mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the 18's better since they fill in the wheel well a lot better....on stock rims i wouldnt go over 265's...ive seen 275's but the bubble out a lot and is very unsafe __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer Last edited by mbmconstruction00; February 25th, 2008 at 07:57 PM.

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supercharged03gt Regular 2003, Mustang, GT ??? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	get 9s up front and put 275s on them and go 315 in back. I have 17s. it is hard to find good wide tires for 18s. and they cost more. __________________ Mods: Vortech V-1 supercharger, BBK LT headers, BBK o/r X pipe, Flomaster cat back, 4:10 gears, Centerforce clutch, Fidneza aluminum flywheel, K-member, Eibach pro kit, MM caster camber plates, Eagle F1 tires 275 & 315.

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CODEBLUE Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	The 315-35-17 would look very nice i belive.

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jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I run a 17x10.5 rim in back with a MT 315/35/17 dr, that has the new thread pattern, that looks something like nitto dr's I picked up a 1/2 a second the very first run I made with them. That's compared to the 315 none dr's I had on before. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S Last edited by jivepepper; February 26th, 2008 at 01:55 AM.

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Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	i pay about 20 more buckx for my 18 inch nittos than i did for my 17 nittos. and that per tire. for the look upgrade, i think an extra 80 bux everytime i get new tires isnt to bad __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	i paid $160 for my 275/35/17 nitto 555, and i just bought new tires for my new 18s the other day and paid $180 for each of my 275/35/18. dont know wher eyour seeing that 300 at. i wouldnt buy off the internet cuz if thats what they are charging your getting fucked. i can post my reciept if yall would like __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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