18" Tire Sizes
#2
according to Tire Rack - the largest width you can use on an 8" wheel is 255.
The proper tire for that sized wheel is 255/45/18 - it puts the spedo off like 0.4% or something - which is like less than 0.5 mph @ 60.
The proper tire for that sized wheel is 255/45/18 - it puts the spedo off like 0.4% or something - which is like less than 0.5 mph @ 60.
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Originally posted by A-Rex@October 7, 2005, 7:11 AM
according to Tire Rack - the largest width you can use on an 8" wheel is 255.
The proper tire for that sized wheel is 255/45/18 - it puts the spedo off like 0.4% or something - which is like less than 0.5 mph @ 60.
according to Tire Rack - the largest width you can use on an 8" wheel is 255.
The proper tire for that sized wheel is 255/45/18 - it puts the spedo off like 0.4% or something - which is like less than 0.5 mph @ 60.
#4
Originally posted by budgreen3564@October 7, 2005, 9:14 AM
i called them and got the same info. i'd like to go 275
i called them and got the same info. i'd like to go 275
:nono: Most 275's fit correctly on a 9" wide wheel. As they are a 10" tire. Manufactures widths vary and most are too wide for a 8" wheel to perform safely.
#5
Check out this thread...
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=34508
It is about "aftermarket" Ford rims - It shows some 18" Bullits that are 8.5" wide - plus some others. I am not sure of their availability as of right now. But if you have yet to get your car - you may want to wait a tad bit more and try to "work" these wheels into your deal for your car. That's what I am thinking about doing. I'd like that little extra width. I think your sidewalls would like it too.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=34508
It is about "aftermarket" Ford rims - It shows some 18" Bullits that are 8.5" wide - plus some others. I am not sure of their availability as of right now. But if you have yet to get your car - you may want to wait a tad bit more and try to "work" these wheels into your deal for your car. That's what I am thinking about doing. I'd like that little extra width. I think your sidewalls would like it too.
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Originally posted by Infinity@October 7, 2005, 12:54 PM
I was told the fanblades are 8.5" wide.
I was told the fanblades are 8.5" wide.
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Originally posted by budgreen3564@October 7, 2005, 5:48 AM
what is the largest tire i can put on the '06 18X8 wheel?
what is the largest tire i can put on the '06 18X8 wheel?
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rce_ta_kdw.pdf
fits on 8-10 inch rims
+ lots of sidewall to fill the wheel wells
don't know if it will actually fit inside the wheel wells... but if you try be sure to let us know
also, a 275/50 will fit on an 8 inch wheel, too, if you can find that size. Nitto has one for a 17 inch wheel.
http://www.nittotire.com/popup_450_sizes.asp
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Originally posted by nonsensez9+November 17, 2005, 9:13 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nonsensez9 @ November 17, 2005, 9:13 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>go for the 285/60/18 BFG GForce TA kdw
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rce_ta_kdw.pdf
fits on 8-10 inch rims
+ lots of sidewall to fill the wheel wells
don't know if it will actually fit inside the wheel wells... but if you try be sure to let us know
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http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rce_ta_kdw.pdf
fits on 8-10 inch rims
+ lots of sidewall to fill the wheel wells
don't know if it will actually fit inside the wheel wells... but if you try be sure to let us know
[/b]
Wow... 285/60-18 is a frikkin huge tire!! It's about 31.5" tall... yikes. I love big fat tires more than most people on these boards, but I doubt that would be a good choice for these cars. I also don't see how in the heck it would fit right on a 8" wheel. Of course, that's just my opinion.
<!--QuoteBegin-nonsensez9@November 17, 2005, 9:13 PM
also, a 275/50 will fit on an 8 inch wheel, too, if you can find that size. Nitto has one for a 17 inch wheel. [/quote]
When I had my 275/50s installed the first time, the ******** at the tire store mounted them on my stock 8" wheels instead of the new 17x9's I brought for them to use. And frankly, 275/50s on an 8" wheel looked scary. The way the bead was pulled way in did not look safe to drive on.
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Originally posted by nonsensez9@November 18, 2005, 1:13 AM
go for the 285/60/18 BFG GForce TA kdw
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rce_ta_kdw.pdf
fits on 8-10 inch rims
+ lots of sidewall to fill the wheel wells
don't know if it will actually fit inside the wheel wells... but if you try be sure to let us know
also, a 275/50 will fit on an 8 inch wheel, too, if you can find that size. Nitto has one for a 17 inch wheel.
http://www.nittotire.com/popup_450_sizes.asp
go for the 285/60/18 BFG GForce TA kdw
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rce_ta_kdw.pdf
fits on 8-10 inch rims
+ lots of sidewall to fill the wheel wells
don't know if it will actually fit inside the wheel wells... but if you try be sure to let us know
also, a 275/50 will fit on an 8 inch wheel, too, if you can find that size. Nitto has one for a 17 inch wheel.
http://www.nittotire.com/popup_450_sizes.asp
Do you have any idea on how far off the speedo would be with a 60 series tire? Also I am pretty sure it would rub. My 285/40's come pretty close as it is. You should go as close to stock when you can, and that is the 285/40's.
Just keep in mind that the 285/60 has a minimum rim size of 8". That would make the sidewalls buldge just a bit, but I sure don't think they would look good on the car.
#11
I have seen people put 275's on 8" wide wheels and haven't heard of any problems... but I would still go no higher than 255's, just to be safe. You won't like the buldge in the sidewall anyway with 275's.
#12
the 18 inch factory rims are 8.5 inches. there are companys selling 275/40/18 on the 8.5 rim with toyo s1 tires. sean hyland motorsports is one. here is the link
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/online...ec6a3512c497f83
Not sure what I am going to get yet. polished 18x8.5 on the car, on the way. should be here anyday. well see when i get it I guess.
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/online...ec6a3512c497f83
Not sure what I am going to get yet. polished 18x8.5 on the car, on the way. should be here anyday. well see when i get it I guess.
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