Which tire size looks BEST?

Saleen0101 · February 22nd, 2010, 01:44 AM

Hello guys,

Its time for new tires in the front and wanted to get peoples opinions on what looks best for my 18x9 wheels in the front. I have currently 245/40/18 in the front and 295/35/18 in the back.
I was thinking of going wider in the front like 265/35/18
Do you guys think that would look ok or maybe better looking than what I have right now?

Also, 245/40/18 vs 265/35/18, which would sit lower in the front as far as height goes? Im a noob so sorry it if question seems dumb to some. Thanks

sharkbait · February 22nd, 2010, 01:58 AM

I would go 245 up front because i think 265 is a little too wide upfront

Also in the 2 tires you listed the 265 would sit lower. Though the only digit that matters height wise is the second.

Its Width/Height/Rim size

'97'Cobra · February 22nd, 2010, 08:40 AM

^ what he said

Thumbie · February 22nd, 2010, 03:21 PM

too wide upfront and you might get rubbing issues in parking garages/lots. If your going for looks, I think a slightly larger(diameter) would look better as it better fills wheel gap. Wide tires do look good in the rear, but up front its not a huge deal, as you already have 9 inch rims.

XectriK · February 22nd, 2010, 09:15 PM

I have 275/35-18s in the front and I have no rubbing issues at all.

Saleen0101 · February 22nd, 2010, 09:33 PM

Pics? I just went with the 265/35/18 up front and for some reason it seems like it sits higher thank when i had the 245/40/18 . Is it because these are new? How long does it take to break in new tires if that is a correct term to use? Thanks

XectriK · February 23rd, 2010, 08:37 AM

The second number in a tire size is a percent of the first number. Theres an equation to figure out the diameter of a tire and it is as follows:

(((Side Wall/100) * Tire Width) / 25.4 ) * 2) + Rim size

So then

265/35-18 = 25.30in tire
245/40-18 = 25.72in tire

The difference is almost half an inch but in the wrong way. Its an optical illusion of sorts because there's less tire and your eyes trick you because you've had a different size tire there before.

The other part to how long it takes to break in new tires depends on how you drive. I know when it comes to drag racing they recommend you drive around on tires at least a day to scuff them in a little bit.

I don't really have good pictures of my front tires but here are some of my 275/35-18s on the front.

Saleen0101 · February 23rd, 2010, 03:30 PM

I think you hit the nail on the head, it is tricking my eyes now. So in fact it is lower in the front by a half inch, less tire there but more fender gap.
Thanks for the pics, nice car you have there. What springs do you have ?

Thumbie · February 23rd, 2010, 04:32 PM

GASP!!!! look at that wheelgap!

lol jk sick ride, man. reps for teh info, too

And those look like stock springs?

97S281 · February 23rd, 2010, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by XectriK

The second number in a tire size is a percent of the first number. Theres an equation to figure out the diameter of a tire and it is as follows:

(((Side Wall/100) * Tire Width) / 25.4 ) * 2) + Rim size

So then

265/35-18 = 25.30in tire
245/40-18 = 25.72in tire

The difference is almost half an inch but in the wrong way. Its an optical illusion of sorts because there's less tire and your eyes trick you because you've had a different size tire there before.

The other part to how long it takes to break in new tires depends on how you drive. I know when it comes to drag racing they recommend you drive around on tires at least a day to scuff them in a little bit.

I don't really have good pictures of my front tires but here are some of my 275/35-18s on the front.

I love your rims.

Saleen0101 · February 23rd, 2010, 06:22 PM

I agree. The rims are sweet! Maybe do need to lower it a bit, but nevertheless it looks good.

XectriK · February 24th, 2010, 02:30 PM

Those pics are before I lowered it. I have H&R Super Sport lowering springs. They lowered the car like 1.5 in the front and 1.75 in the rear. The car is almost too low at it is, but thanks for the compliments.

as it sits now

Saleen0101 · February 24th, 2010, 03:15 PM

AH! Much better. Do you have much fender gap in the front? If so how much ? And did you need CC plates or re alignment? Very nice stance I must say

1TITAN · February 25th, 2010, 12:21 PM

how stiff are the springs for somethin like that, i have a problem with my suspension being too soft and if i hit a dip/bump in the road too fast my rear tires scrape the inside of my quarter panels.....

i want to know because i really need to lower my car since it is about an inch higher then stock ride height but i dont want to cause any more tire to body contact ya dig?

Thumbie · February 25th, 2010, 03:51 PM

lookin good with those springs xetrixy broski.

XectriK · February 25th, 2010, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Saleen0101

AH! Much better. Do you have much fender gap in the front? If so how much ? And did you need CC plates or re alignment? Very nice stance I must say

Yeah I have MM Caster Camber plates. For any drop thats over like an inch will need them

Originally Posted by 1TITAN

how stiff are the springs for somethin like that, i have a problem with my suspension being too soft and if i hit a dip/bump in the road too fast my rear tires scrape the inside of my quarter panels.....

i want to know because i really need to lower my car since it is about an inch higher then stock ride height but i dont want to cause any more tire to body contact ya dig?

Well stiffness versus softness will depend on the spring rate. These springs are extremely stiff in my opinion but if I go over a bump faster then I should I'll still hit the wheel inside the fender.

Particularly if I back out of my driveway with two people in the car I'll get the passenger rear tire every time. I'm actually scrapping chunks out of the tire.

Originally Posted by Thumbie

lookin good with those springs xetrixy broski.

Thank you, its always my pleasure to parking lot pimp my ride.

1TITAN · February 26th, 2010, 10:42 AM

hmmm thanks

1TITAN · March 1st, 2010, 02:09 PM

yeah ive come to the conclusion that on top of stiffer springs i need a smaller tire size lol
im rockin some 295/45/18s on the rear hahahaha
i like the way the width looks on it but they are too tall

XectriK · March 1st, 2010, 05:56 PM

I'm using 285/40-18s on the back and the only word I can think of when describing them... is meaty.

1TITAN · March 2nd, 2010, 11:59 AM

welll i got the rears used and for cheap as hell considering so i cant complain but i should really have a 40 series tire on it and not the 45

February 22nd, 2010, 01:44 AM	#1
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which tire size looks BEST? Hello guys, Its time for new tires in the front and wanted to get peoples opinions on what looks best for my 18x9 wheels in the front. I have currently 245/40/18 in the front and 295/35/18 in the back. I was thinking of going wider in the front like 265/35/18 Do you guys think that would look ok or maybe better looking than what I have right now? Also, 245/40/18 vs 265/35/18, which would sit lower in the front as far as height goes? Im a noob so sorry it if question seems dumb to some. Thanks

February 22nd, 2010, 01:58 AM	#2
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	I would go 245 up front because i think 265 is a little too wide upfront Also in the 2 tires you listed the 265 would sit lower. Though the only digit that matters height wise is the second. Its Width/Height/Rim size __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

February 22nd, 2010, 03:21 PM	#4
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	too wide upfront and you might get rubbing issues in parking garages/lots. If your going for looks, I think a slightly larger(diameter) would look better as it better fills wheel gap. Wide tires do look good in the rear, but up front its not a huge deal, as you already have 9 inch rims. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

February 22nd, 2010, 09:15 PM	#5
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 275/35-18s in the front and I have no rubbing issues at all. __________________

February 23rd, 2010, 08:37 AM	#7
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	The second number in a tire size is a percent of the first number. Theres an equation to figure out the diameter of a tire and it is as follows: (((Side Wall/100) * Tire Width) / 25.4 ) * 2) + Rim size So then 265/35-18 = 25.30in tire 245/40-18 = 25.72in tire The difference is almost half an inch but in the wrong way. Its an optical illusion of sorts because there's less tire and your eyes trick you because you've had a different size tire there before. The other part to how long it takes to break in new tires depends on how you drive. I know when it comes to drag racing they recommend you drive around on tires at least a day to scuff them in a little bit. I don't really have good pictures of my front tires but here are some of my 275/35-18s on the front. __________________

February 22nd, 2010, 09:33 PM	#6
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pics? I just went with the 265/35/18 up front and for some reason it seems like it sits higher thank when i had the 245/40/18 . Is it because these are new? How long does it take to break in new tires if that is a correct term to use? Thanks

February 23rd, 2010, 03:30 PM	#8
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think you hit the nail on the head, it is tricking my eyes now. So in fact it is lower in the front by a half inch, less tire there but more fender gap. Thanks for the pics, nice car you have there. What springs do you have ?

February 23rd, 2010, 04:32 PM	#9
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	GASP!!!! look at that wheelgap! lol jk sick ride, man. reps for teh info, too And those look like stock springs? __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

February 23rd, 2010, 06:22 PM	#11
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree. The rims are sweet! Maybe do need to lower it a bit, but nevertheless it looks good.

February 24th, 2010, 02:30 PM	#12
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those pics are before I lowered it. I have H&R Super Sport lowering springs. They lowered the car like 1.5 in the front and 1.75 in the rear. The car is almost too low at it is, but thanks for the compliments. as it sits now __________________

February 24th, 2010, 03:15 PM	#13
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	AH! Much better. Do you have much fender gap in the front? If so how much ? And did you need CC plates or re alignment? Very nice stance I must say

February 25th, 2010, 12:21 PM	#14
1TITAN Regular 01 mustang gt 13.98@100 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	how stiff are the springs for somethin like that, i have a problem with my suspension being too soft and if i hit a dip/bump in the road too fast my rear tires scrape the inside of my quarter panels..... i want to know because i really need to lower my car since it is about an inch higher then stock ride height but i dont want to cause any more tire to body contact ya dig? __________________ destroy in the turns, then obliterate on the straightaway 01 GT 4.6/20 over cold air intake/70 mm throttle body mac longtube headers/custome H pipe/moroso spiral mufflers to side exhaust computer tune race seats / 5 point harness

February 25th, 2010, 03:51 PM	#15
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	lookin good with those springs xetrixy broski. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

February 26th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#17
1TITAN Regular 01 mustang gt 13.98@100 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm thanks __________________ destroy in the turns, then obliterate on the straightaway 01 GT 4.6/20 over cold air intake/70 mm throttle body mac longtube headers/custome H pipe/moroso spiral mufflers to side exhaust computer tune race seats / 5 point harness

March 1st, 2010, 02:09 PM	#18
1TITAN Regular 01 mustang gt 13.98@100 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah ive come to the conclusion that on top of stiffer springs i need a smaller tire size lol im rockin some 295/45/18s on the rear hahahaha i like the way the width looks on it but they are too tall __________________ destroy in the turns, then obliterate on the straightaway 01 GT 4.6/20 over cold air intake/70 mm throttle body mac longtube headers/custome H pipe/moroso spiral mufflers to side exhaust computer tune race seats / 5 point harness

March 1st, 2010, 05:56 PM	#19
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm using 285/40-18s on the back and the only word I can think of when describing them... is meaty. __________________

March 2nd, 2010, 11:59 AM	#20
1TITAN Regular 01 mustang gt 13.98@100 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	welll i got the rears used and for cheap as hell considering so i cant complain but i should really have a 40 series tire on it and not the 45 __________________ destroy in the turns, then obliterate on the straightaway 01 GT 4.6/20 over cold air intake/70 mm throttle body mac longtube headers/custome H pipe/moroso spiral mufflers to side exhaust computer tune race seats / 5 point harness

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