Tire selection for my 18x9 rims

FLMustang02 · February 15th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Hey, everyone. I'm about to upgrade my stock rims to 18's, I'm just questioning what size tire I should put on. The rim size is 18x9, I want to put 245/40/18 on but people keep recommending 275/35/18....I think the 245s will be fine but I need some help with my decision...any suggestions? Thanks.

WhtStang00 · February 15th, 2010, 04:10 PM

wider tires follow the grooves of the road more. i would go with the 245s. thats what im going with next time

WhtStang00 · February 15th, 2010, 04:11 PM

also, welcome to MM! put up some pics of your ride!

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2010, 04:19 PM

I wouldn't go smaller in the rear than a 275, but I like the look

ReverendDexter · February 15th, 2010, 04:23 PM

275s are what's considered "right" on a 9" rim, but I think that's too wide. I put 255s on my 17x9s, and it looks just bout perfect - sidewalls are straight up and down. I'd definitely go 245s over 275s, though.

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2010, 04:29 PM

See I think 255s look too small, I had 255s on my 17x9 when I first get them.... and when I rode behind my car I thought it looked too small to be behind a stang.

ReverendDexter · February 15th, 2010, 04:39 PM

Oh, I agree 275s look something awesome from the back end. I just think they need to be on a 10" rim to look right from the side.

FLMustang02 · February 15th, 2010, 04:44 PM

@ WHT Stang: Thx, I'll try and get some pics up

@ESG: I want to go with the 275s but I think there too wide, could you post some pics of your car.

Anybody out there got a pic of their Mustang with 245s on them, I'd really like to see the diff between the two

FLMustang02 · February 15th, 2010, 04:45 PM

Also, im not staggering the rims, its just going to be 18x9, 245s all around

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2010, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Oh, I agree 275s look something awesome from the back end. I just think they need to be on a 10" rim to look right from the side.

Bah, I wish I had 10" rims I would have 315s...

My next set of rims will be 18x9(f)/18x10(r) with 315(r)

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mcqueen · February 15th, 2010, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by FLMustang02

Also, im not staggering the rims, its just going to be 18x9, 245s all around

I went staggered with my new wheels but I went 245s up front on the 9" and put 285s on the rear 10". I haven't gotten them on the car yet (damn weather) but I'm running 245s all around on my 17x8 rims and the 245s aren't too bad in the rear.

FLMustang02 · February 15th, 2010, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I went staggered with my new wheels but I went 245s up front on the 9" and put 285s on the rear 10". I haven't gotten them on the car yet (damn weather) but I'm running 245s all around on my 17x8 rims and the 245s aren't too bad in the rear.

With ur 245s, how's the ride, do you feel every bump in the road, just curious what tires are u runnin with them?

February 15th, 2010, 04:08 PM	#1
FLMustang02 Regular 06 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tire selection for my 18x9 rims Hey, everyone. I'm about to upgrade my stock rims to 18's, I'm just questioning what size tire I should put on. The rim size is 18x9, I want to put 245/40/18 on but people keep recommending 275/35/18....I think the 245s will be fine but I need some help with my decision...any suggestions? Thanks.

February 15th, 2010, 04:10 PM	#2
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 999 iTrader: 1 reviews	wider tires follow the grooves of the road more. i would go with the 245s. thats what im going with next time __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

February 15th, 2010, 04:11 PM	#3
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 999 iTrader: 1 reviews	also, welcome to MM! put up some pics of your ride! __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

February 15th, 2010, 04:19 PM	#4
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't go smaller in the rear than a 275, but I like the look __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

February 15th, 2010, 04:23 PM	#5
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	275s are what's considered "right" on a 9" rim, but I think that's too wide. I put 255s on my 17x9s, and it looks just bout perfect - sidewalls are straight up and down. I'd definitely go 245s over 275s, though. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

February 15th, 2010, 04:29 PM	#6
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	See I think 255s look too small, I had 255s on my 17x9 when I first get them.... and when I rode behind my car I thought it looked too small to be behind a stang. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

February 15th, 2010, 04:39 PM	#7
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh, I agree 275s look something awesome from the back end. I just think they need to be on a 10" rim to look right from the side. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

February 15th, 2010, 04:44 PM	#8
FLMustang02 Regular 06 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	@ WHT Stang: Thx, I'll try and get some pics up @ESG: I want to go with the 275s but I think there too wide, could you post some pics of your car. Anybody out there got a pic of their Mustang with 245s on them, I'd really like to see the diff between the two

February 15th, 2010, 04:45 PM	#9
FLMustang02 Regular 06 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also, im not staggering the rims, its just going to be 18x9, 245s all around

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