Boomer, whatever tires you want, look at the manufacturer specs to see if they even recommend putting a 285 on an 18x9. Sure, some have done it, but if it is not recommended you shouldn't do it for safety/warranty reasons. There was a big article in July edition of Modified Mustangs about this. Then again, I have been saying this for years. Also, if they recommend a min 9.5" wide rim you could get away with it but the sidewall would buldge a little bit more than the smaller tires on the front. A friend of mine just did this on his car and both he and I hate the look

 

Yep, check with the manufuctere, but I'd say 9.5's or greater for a 285, otherwise handling could be affected.

 

Dang..so I may just have to go with a 255 all around

 

Just checked...
... the 285/40ZR18 is on 9.5-11 inch rim.
****IT

 

looks like you answered your own questions... can't wait to see the wheels

 

Yep...
Looks like i'll be ordering the Rims today and the tires tomorrow
They should be on the car the week after the long weekend.

 

I am running 18x9's with 255 in front and 285 in rear with no bulge issues. You can see quite a bit more tread from a 3/4 view which makes the car look mean.

 

Option 3! With Deepdish! These cars look awesome with the big beefs on back. I don't have any rubbing either and I'm lowered. It's all in the backspace. In fact they fit perfect with about 1/8 clearance from the lip. Tucked in perfectly...

 

I made the purchase...Choice 1 was the only option for the rims I wanted unfortunately.

They don't make a deep dish 10-10.5 inch rim in Black Chrome right now for the 05.
So I had to choose the 18x9 all around.
Wanted the 285..but... has to be a 9.5inch rim...

So I went with 255s all around
Will post pics when they arrive and are mounted/installed

Thanks for all the opinions guys

 

I cant wait to see your pictues! I am going to order the same rims, but havent decided on the tires yet.

 

No problem... I'll post a new thread when they come in and mounted

As for tires... we're kinda limited on teh 9 inch wide rim.
And if you want to not have to recalibrate... you'll probably want to stick with something similar to what i have.

 

what looks beefer and more agressive? Either a 285/40/18 or a 295/35/18?

 

285/40 has a thicker sidewall 4.5 compared to the lower profile 295/30 (4.1) 18 inch
And the 295 is 10mm wider... so that one is beefier from the back, and lower profile from the side

 

Just spoke to AFS today about ordering these rims, after I see your pics I think I will go ahead and buy them!

 

They shipped today...as did the tires....
Should arrive sometime next week will TRY to get them mounted and installed on the weekend.

 

I know it's too late since they've already shipped, but had you thought about 275's on the back? They'd fit the 9 inch rim, and be wider than the front. What sidewall height to get though, that's the question.

I'm going with 255/45-18's all the way around on mine though, sticking with the fan-blades. Some day I might change rims and go wider in back, but for now I think I'll be happy with that.

 

what do u guys think looks better in the front on a 18x9 wheel?

either a 255/40/18 or a 255/45/18, cause im getting a 285/40/18 for the back. can u guys give me ur opinions and the difference on both sizes for the front/

appreciate the help guys.

 

Well it all depends on if you're changing your ride height right?

255/40 is going to have less sidewall and be a smaller tire,

I wanted to keep the stock ride height, so I went with the 255/45YR18
which is EXTREMELY close to the 235/55ZR17.

I looked at the 275 and it was either 2-3% +/- difference, and I am not lowering the car or wanting to recalibrate the wheels in the PCM (I don't have a tuner)

 

just wondering if you recieved/installed your rims yet? If so could you please post some pictures, I would really like to see these on a car before i could ahead and order them! Thanks!

 

Got them....

Sat they were mounted and balanced...

Today though they will be installed on the car when I get a chance...

Pics soon