18x9" & 18x10" Bullitts

bbk03gt24 · September 3rd, 2008, 03:24 PM

Ok, I almost feel like an idiot for asking this, but I'm getting ready to put some black 18x9" (in the front) and 18x10" (in the rear) bullitt wheels on my 03 blue gt, and I ultimately just wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to have any problems with them. For instance, will I simply be able to buy them, get them put on, and then get on the road? or will I have to purchase some type of kit or something to adjust them to work on my car; etc.?

Thanks guys....

JoshC! · September 3rd, 2008, 03:36 PM

what size tire you gonna run?

bbk03gt24 · September 3rd, 2008, 04:12 PM

245's in front and 265's in rear

JoshC! · September 3rd, 2008, 04:15 PM

you shouldnt have any problems. i would run a bigger tire in the rear like a 275 or 285 but they can be pricy.

99mustanggtman · September 3rd, 2008, 04:18 PM

No problems at all. I run 295s out back and 275s up front.

JoshC! · September 3rd, 2008, 04:22 PM

the only thing with 275s in the front is they rub your sway bar when you turn all the way. but you wouldnt even notice it. i run 275s on my car.

bbk03gt24 · September 3rd, 2008, 04:36 PM

do you all mind if i ask why you would recommend going with a 275 over a 265? (the 275s are a bit pricey)

i really appreciate the feedback...

JoshC! · September 3rd, 2008, 04:38 PM

its more tire and it will fit the wheel better.

99mustanggtman · September 3rd, 2008, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by 00vert

its more tire and it will fit the wheel better.

Yup what he said, only rub issues are only from lock to lock, like coming out of a parallel parking spot, no biggie tho.

347stroker · September 3rd, 2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by 00vert

its more tire and it will fit the wheel better.

+1 265's will look stretched a bit IMO. And you will be fine I run 275 and 315 and they fit like a glove.

energiesource · September 3rd, 2008, 08:23 PM

315? maybe on 17's
not 18's

ZoomZoomMFer · September 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

i ran 315 dr's on my 98 and had no problems

njstang · September 3rd, 2008, 09:05 PM

My buddy just put on black 18" saleens on his 03 mach. He's running 275 up front and 285 in the rear. IMO the 285s fit tight looks like a 305 would fit nicer

TyCouey2000GT · September 3rd, 2008, 11:29 PM

your 265 tire will be stretched a tad on a 10" rim.. and plus, itll look weird with a small tire on a fat rim, i say save up and get 285 or 295.. youll absolutely love the look... and up front i wouldnt go over 265..

sorry for the typos

347stroker · September 3rd, 2008, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

315? maybe on 17's
not 18's

Yes 17's, just saw he said 18s my bad

FOR POINT SIX · September 4th, 2008, 03:40 AM

I run 18x9 & 18x10 Bullitts on my 02 GT. My fronts are 265/35ZR18, and the rears are 285/35ZR18. I do not have a problem with rubbing (or its just not enough to notice). My fronts look great, but I do wish the rears where wider. They have a stretched out look to them.

02sonicGT · September 4th, 2008, 11:35 AM

the first number in the tire size is the tread width in mm then the second is the percentage multiplier to use of the width that gives you the sidewall height. Unless you want to look like a low rider with rims wider then your tires you should get enough tire to look flush with your rim.

1mm = 0.0393700787 inches

so
245 series is 9.64 inches wide
265 series is 10.43 inches wide
275 series is 10.82 inches wide
315 series is 12.40 inches wide

A 255/45x17 is a 10.039 inche wide tire with sidewall height of 4.52inches
to plus size without changing your speedo you increase the rim and decrease the ratio on the sidewall to keep the overall diameter the same.

255/40x18 is 10.039inches wide with a 4.02inch sidewall. Overall size doesn't change(lost 1/2 inch on each side of tire for total of 1 inch)!

Stock is a 10" tire on an 8" rim and it looks nice and flush. Same width tire as Rim will look a tad stretched.

More contact patch = more traction and sicker looking stance

Pretty sure I got all that right. its been a while.

06RedfireGT · September 4th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Put a 305/35-18 Nitto DR on there. 265 are too small. If not then a 285/40-18 is a good size.

mustangmanic · September 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM

energy... you can run a 325 on a 18x10 safely... but you'd have to roll the fenders. a 315 would fit perfect

FOR POINT SIX · September 4th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmanic

energy... you can run a 325 on a 18x10 safely... but you'd have to roll the fenders. a 315 would fit perfect

I am not sure but I would think with a 325 you would rub the quad shock and possibly you exhaust?

September 3rd, 2008, 03:24 PM	#1
bbk03gt24 Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 217 iTrader: 1 reviews	18x9" & 18x10" Bullitts Ok, I almost feel like an idiot for asking this, but I'm getting ready to put some black 18x9" (in the front) and 18x10" (in the rear) bullitt wheels on my 03 blue gt, and I ultimately just wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to have any problems with them. For instance, will I simply be able to buy them, get them put on, and then get on the road? or will I have to purchase some type of kit or something to adjust them to work on my car; etc.? Thanks guys....

September 3rd, 2008, 03:36 PM	#2
JoshC! ! Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 GT Vert 14.646 @ 97.41 2.37 60' Need to hit the track with my new mods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,343 iTrader: 0 reviews	what size tire you gonna run? __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics BAMA Performance Drag Team #3

September 3rd, 2008, 04:15 PM	#4
JoshC! ! Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 GT Vert 14.646 @ 97.41 2.37 60' Need to hit the track with my new mods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,343 iTrader: 0 reviews	you shouldnt have any problems. i would run a bigger tire in the rear like a 275 or 285 but they can be pricy. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics BAMA Performance Drag Team #3

September 3rd, 2008, 04:18 PM	#5
99mustanggtman Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Germantown, MD/ OSU Posts: 1,835 iTrader: 7 reviews	No problems at all. I run 295s out back and 275s up front. __________________ Single 67mm turbo, ported pi heads, edelbrock vic jr. manifold w/HPP plenum, terminator shortblock, return fuel system... Goal 600+ rwhp.

September 3rd, 2008, 04:22 PM	#6
JoshC! ! Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 GT Vert 14.646 @ 97.41 2.37 60' Need to hit the track with my new mods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,343 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only thing with 275s in the front is they rub your sway bar when you turn all the way. but you wouldnt even notice it. i run 275s on my car. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics BAMA Performance Drag Team #3

September 3rd, 2008, 04:12 PM	#3
bbk03gt24 Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 217 iTrader: 1 reviews	245's in front and 265's in rear

September 3rd, 2008, 04:36 PM	#7
bbk03gt24 Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 217 iTrader: 1 reviews	do you all mind if i ask why you would recommend going with a 275 over a 265? (the 275s are a bit pricey) i really appreciate the feedback...

September 3rd, 2008, 04:38 PM	#8
JoshC! ! Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 GT Vert 14.646 @ 97.41 2.37 60' Need to hit the track with my new mods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,343 iTrader: 0 reviews	its more tire and it will fit the wheel better. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics BAMA Performance Drag Team #3

September 3rd, 2008, 08:23 PM	#11
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	315? maybe on 17's not 18's __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

September 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#12
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	i ran 315 dr's on my 98 and had no problems __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

September 3rd, 2008, 11:29 PM	#14
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 762 iTrader: 0 reviews	your 265 tire will be stretched a tad on a 10" rim.. and plus, itll look weird with a small tire on a fat rim, i say save up and get 285 or 295.. youll absolutely love the look... and up front i wouldnt go over 265.. sorry for the typos __________________ Your Average GT

September 4th, 2008, 03:40 AM	#16
FOR POINT SIX Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run 18x9 & 18x10 Bullitts on my 02 GT. My fronts are 265/35ZR18, and the rears are 285/35ZR18. I do not have a problem with rubbing (or its just not enough to notice). My fronts look great, but I do wish the rears where wider. They have a stretched out look to them. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/forpointsix My Garage

September 4th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#17
02sonicGT Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 281 iTrader: 0 reviews	the first number in the tire size is the tread width in mm then the second is the percentage multiplier to use of the width that gives you the sidewall height. Unless you want to look like a low rider with rims wider then your tires you should get enough tire to look flush with your rim. 1mm = 0.0393700787 inches so 245 series is 9.64 inches wide 265 series is 10.43 inches wide 275 series is 10.82 inches wide 315 series is 12.40 inches wide A 255/45x17 is a 10.039 inche wide tire with sidewall height of 4.52inches to plus size without changing your speedo you increase the rim and decrease the ratio on the sidewall to keep the overall diameter the same. 255/40x18 is 10.039inches wide with a 4.02inch sidewall. Overall size doesn't change(lost 1/2 inch on each side of tire for total of 1 inch)! Stock is a 10" tire on an 8" rim and it looks nice and flush. Same width tire as Rim will look a tad stretched. More contact patch = more traction and sicker looking stance Pretty sure I got all that right. its been a while. Last edited by 02sonicGT; September 4th, 2008 at 11:41 AM.

September 4th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#18
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,211 iTrader: 2 reviews	Put a 305/35-18 Nitto DR on there. 265 are too small. If not then a 285/40-18 is a good size. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#19
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,108 iTrader: 2 reviews	energy... you can run a 325 on a 18x10 safely... but you'd have to roll the fenders. a 315 would fit perfect __________________

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