Looking at either width all around for 18s, is there going to be much of a handling difference (Nitto 555s) between the 2 sizes or just cosmetic having meatier tires? Thanks.

 

I would imagine the 275 would offer slightly better grip, but they are smaller overall diameter by about 1/2" Unless you have a tune your speedometer will be off slightly [nothing dramatic, but not accurate]

 

I run 275/40/18 Nitto 555's on all four corner...... this is on 18x9" wheels. What size of wheels do you have?

 

I am looking to buy American Muscle's GT4s, 18x9. Do you find the 275s follow ruts in the road?

 

Maybe more so than the factory tires did; however it's not an issue around here plus they handle so much better than factory.

 

I ran 275's all the way around my 2003 Mach 1 and it tracked badly in the ruts - noticably worse than the factory 245's. However, I will not hesitate to replace the factory 235's on my 07 Mustang GT with something wider. I'll likely go 245's in the front and 265's in the back (on my 18 x 8.5 factory fan blades). With an 18 x 9 wheel, a 275 width tire would be great.

 

Mines off by nearly 5 mph from the factory. Tach is spot on but the mph is off. Almost seems like the factory PCM is set for 3.31 instead of 3.55.
One of these days Im going to flash it with 3.55 instead of stock with my X3 and see if it changes mph per rpm registered.

 

if your looking for a pic ill be getting with this wheel set up tommorrow(hopefully) and will take pics.

 

Please do, thanks.

 

okay i got my wheels but its to dark to take get any good shots but will have some up tommorrow morning

 

In your flasher there should be an option for tire revolutions per mile which will correct your speedo. The revs per mile is available in the Tire Rack specs for your tires.

 

Tom, how is the grip on those NITTO's and are you happy with the 275's?

 

I love the Nittos..... I was a little hesitant to try them but I'm very glad that I did. Traction, well that's maybe not the fairest question- with the blower and 4.10 rear gears you have to learn to drive the car nicely in the first 3 gears LOL but overall they're pretty dang good IMO.

 

Ya, that is some problem to have ! Thanks bro!

 

I'm running Nitto 555s, 295 in back 255 in front. Rims are 18x10 fr and 18x9 rear. Much better handling than stock, no following ruts either.

 

I run 275/40/18's on 18x9's all the way around and have had no problems with tracking.

Currently have ContiExtremeContact All Season, and don't recommend them for twisty handling traction in dry conditions. They are very soft and squeel pretty bad. I do say they handle snow and ice quite well, and since that is where we are now, that is a good thing. Even in HEAVY rain they are outstanding, so I suppose you can't have everything.

I am shopping for my "spring shoes" right now...

 

okay finally got a pic from my cell though so quality isnt very good. sorry couldnt find my cable to digital camera.

anyways here you go:

 

Dad, could I have the keys please? I want to take it for a spin. Could you hook a brother up!

 

Dad? wtFFF..lol..hes my nephew no kids for this 20 year old..haha

 

Those are sweet a$$ wheels, thanks for the pics