Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

18's for Rear

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:09 PM
  #1  
K9Kev's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: DFW Texas
Default 18's for Rear

Where is the best place to shop for 18's for a 10.5 wheel. I have a chance to get a set of 18 x 10.5 for an awesome deal...just need a resonably priced tire to go on them....is there such a thing as a 'reasonably priced 315 35 18 out there??

Kev
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:20 PM
  #2  
TooSlow02's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 349
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by K9Kev
Where is the best place to shop for 18's for a 10.5 wheel. I have a chance to get a set of 18 x 10.5 for an awesome deal...just need a resonably priced tire to go on them....is there such a thing as a 'reasonably priced 315 35 18 out there??

Kev
You can get a "reasonably priced" 295/35R18 tire. BFGoodrich and Kumho both make an excellent tire in this size (247ea for BFG, 236 for Kumho). I've used the Kumho Ecsta MX on my track Camaro, and they stuck like glue. They also make the matching front sizes, too. If you wanted 315's, you would need a 315/30R18 tire. Michelin and Pirelli are the only ones I know of that make that size in a street tire. They range from 345 (each!) for the Pirelli's up to 413 for the Michelin. For 162 each you COULD use Pirelli PZero Corsa competition tires (wait.....how much rain do you get?) I think your best bet would be to confiscate a car that already has them.

Last edited by TooSlow02; Dec 22, 2004 at 10:27 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:27 PM
  #3  
Ferocity02's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (60)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9,397
Likes: 4
Default

a 315, other than Nitto, will be too large for a 10.5" wide wheel. 305 is the limit, 295 is typical. Look into Goodyear and BFG. I got mine at Tire Rack.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:33 PM
  #4  
TooSlow02's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 349
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by Ferocity02
a 315, other than Nitto, will be too large for a 10.5" wide wheel. 305 is the limit, 295 is typical. Look into Goodyear and BFG. I got mine at Tire Rack.
According to their specs, both the Michelin and Pirelli can be mounted to a 10.5" rim.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 11:01 AM
  #5  
K9Kev's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: DFW Texas
Default Wow !!!

Chief freaked out when he saw the sticker on the 275 ZR 17's...

I better go ahead and call the FD and have a medic unit outside his door if I ask for the 18's...
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 01:28 PM
  #6  
777's Avatar
777
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,697
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

there are drag radials in 315's but your best bet is to get a 295/35/18 especially since you will be at high speeds prolly some of the time chasing people...i don't know if they make them but if they do get the g-d3's they are the ultimate street tire!!
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 11:12 PM
  #7  
TooSlow02's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 349
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by 777
there are drag radials in 315's but your best bet is to get a 295/35/18 especially since you will be at high speeds prolly some of the time chasing people...i don't know if they make them but if they do get the g-d3's they are the ultimate street tire!!
The widest 18" tire in the GS-D3 line is a 285/35R18, which will still fit a 10.5" rim. I have GS-D3's, too. Best overall performance tire I ever used. (and I've gone through some tires, let me tell you) What impresses me is the wet traction. Even with 315's in the rear, I still have no problems hauling *** down the highway in the pouring rain. (K9- please ignore the hauling *** part in my last sentence. I obey all traffic laws and posted speed limits )
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:48 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE