Won a set of tires, what size do I get??
11-26-2010, 12:37 PM
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Won a set of tires, what size do I get?? So I won a set of 4 new BF Goodrich tires, and I want to get them in a size that will fit a set of new 18" wheels (right now I have stock 97 TA-red). Right now I have just been looking around at wheels so I do not have any specific ones in mind. Before I mount the new wheels and tires, I plan on buying SLP Bilstein struts and Strano springs, so that will be a factor.
What size tires should I order? I hope to not do too much fender rolling, if any at all. I know I want 18" wheels and I want to get them as wide as possible. I also have a buddy who got one size shorter width on his tires to fit on his 18" wheels so the sidewall had to flex out a little more than normal to fit around teh wheel for a more low profile look. Is this too stressful on the tire?
I just need to know what size tires so I can order them and plan for fitting the wheels later. Thanks in advance.
What size tires should I order? I hope to not do too much fender rolling, if any at all. I know I want 18" wheels and I want to get them as wide as possible. I also have a buddy who got one size shorter width on his tires to fit on his 18" wheels so the sidewall had to flex out a little more than normal to fit around teh wheel for a more low profile look. Is this too stressful on the tire?
I just need to know what size tires so I can order them and plan for fitting the wheels later. Thanks in advance.
11-27-2010, 09:29 PM
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depends on what size wheels u get... what if u get tires and the wheels u want don't come in the size that fits the tires??
if u want 1 size all around, so u can rotate them, get 275/35x18's on a 18x9.5" rim
if u want a staggered look, get 245/40x18's on an 8.5" rim up front, and a 275 or 285/35x18 on the back, with a 9.5" rim, or a 285/35 or 295/35 on a 10" rim
if u want 1 size all around, so u can rotate them, get 275/35x18's on a 18x9.5" rim
if u want a staggered look, get 245/40x18's on an 8.5" rim up front, and a 275 or 285/35x18 on the back, with a 9.5" rim, or a 285/35 or 295/35 on a 10" rim
12-03-2010, 02:26 PM
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Thanks for the responses.
I want to get HP Lightning wheels, 18" by 9", 5 x120 bolt pattern, with a 38mm offset, what is the best size tire to get visually and performance wise for my car?
will a 275/35/18 tire work? 97 pontiac TA with struts and lowering springs coming.
Thanks
I want to get HP Lightning wheels, 18" by 9", 5 x120 bolt pattern, with a 38mm offset, what is the best size tire to get visually and performance wise for my car?
will a 275/35/18 tire work? 97 pontiac TA with struts and lowering springs coming.
Thanks
12-03-2010, 02:37 PM
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So I won a set of 4 new BF Goodrich tires, and I want to get them in a size that will fit a set of new 18" wheels (right now I have stock 97 TA-red). Right now I have just been looking around at wheels so I do not have any specific ones in mind. Before I mount the new wheels and tires, I plan on buying SLP Bilstein struts and Strano springs, so that will be a factor.
What size tires should I order? I hope to not do too much fender rolling, if any at all. I know I want 18" wheels and I want to get them as wide as possible. I also have a buddy who got one size shorter width on his tires to fit on his 18" wheels so the sidewall had to flex out a little more than normal to fit around teh wheel for a more low profile look. Is this too stressful on the tire?
I just need to know what size tires so I can order them and plan for fitting the wheels later. Thanks in advance.
What size tires should I order? I hope to not do too much fender rolling, if any at all. I know I want 18" wheels and I want to get them as wide as possible. I also have a buddy who got one size shorter width on his tires to fit on his 18" wheels so the sidewall had to flex out a little more than normal to fit around teh wheel for a more low profile look. Is this too stressful on the tire?
I just need to know what size tires so I can order them and plan for fitting the wheels later. Thanks in advance.
Congrats on winning the tires! I would recommend the kdw-s NT(i think that's what they're called now)
12-03-2010, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the responses.
I want to get HP Lightning wheels, 18" by 9", 5 x120 bolt pattern, with a 38mm offset, what is the best size tire to get visually and performance wise for my car?
will a 275/35/18 tire work? 97 pontiac TA with struts and lowering springs coming.
Thanks
I want to get HP Lightning wheels, 18" by 9", 5 x120 bolt pattern, with a 38mm offset, what is the best size tire to get visually and performance wise for my car?
will a 275/35/18 tire work? 97 pontiac TA with struts and lowering springs coming.
Thanks
I have KDW2's and they handle really well.
12-04-2010, 04:52 PM
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So an 18x9 wheel will fit well even though you guys are saying that an 18x9.5 wheel should be in a 275/35/18 tire?
not to start an argument, because i will never disagree it stresses the tire, but i think the oversize wheels look good in the smaller tires.
not to start an argument, because i will never disagree it stresses the tire, but i think the oversize wheels look good in the smaller tires.
12-04-2010, 11:13 PM
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275/35 would be the widest for a 9" rim... u could do a 265/40, but it would be about 26.3" tall, about .6" taller than stock... or a 265/35, which would be .4" shorter, which might work if u lower it...
12-05-2010, 02:25 AM
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Alright that is good to know, but i decided that widest tire is not always best, i just want the best all around tire size for an 18x9 wheel, the best tire size in performance and the low profile look.
12-05-2010, 10:20 AM
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Well I'm looking from this at a completely different angle:
Get 4 of the tires that you will be able to resell the easiest at the highest price. Then take the cash and spend it on what you wish. That's what I would do.
Great example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f73e52bd
Get 4 of the tires that you will be able to resell the easiest at the highest price. Then take the cash and spend it on what you wish. That's what I would do.
Great example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f73e52bd
12-05-2010, 05:27 PM
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Well I'm looking from this at a completely different angle:
Get 4 of the tires that you will be able to resell the easiest at the highest price. Then take the cash and spend it on what you wish. That's what I would do.
Great example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f73e52bd
Get 4 of the tires that you will be able to resell the easiest at the highest price. Then take the cash and spend it on what you wish. That's what I would do.
Great example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW...item45f73e52bd
