Nitto 555 295/45/18 here as well.

 

will I have clearance issues w/275/40 on 18x8.5 up front?

 

What size are you running on the front?

 

I'm getting very little traction with Nitto 555s due to the extra tq back there. Next rear set will be Nitto DRs 305s. I have 9.5" wheels.

 

255/45/18

 

Same for me and I love how they hook up

 

Chuck - I gotta say for looks, the Falken 615s in 295/40/18 are just flat out bada** on an 18 x 10 wheel.







But like Dave (MTAS) said - I drive fairly conservative most of the time and my rears were AT the treadwear indicator in 13/14K miles

at the price they go for, it wasn't worth it for me to spend that cash again.

I wound up going with the BF G KDW 2s in 285/40/18 - they are not as impressive as the Falkens but they get the job done gripwise and treadwear wise (18K+ right now including a few runs at the track and still going strong)




I got my wheels and tires mounted, balanced and ready to go through Discount Tire online with free shipping. Its a good way to go if you feel like it.

Dave

 

Thanks Dave. I remember you telling me about the Falkens 2 years ago at the fantasy of Flight show. I have only 10,300 miles and my car is just about 3 years old ,so tire wear isn't a big factor for me. I need a tire that looks sick and one I can afford. I already am gonna have 275/40 on a 8.5 inch rim up front so it definitely has to look bigger than that for the look I'm going for. I was gonna get the tires and rims from American Muscle but they didn't have the Falkens so I just bought the 2 DD 18"x10" for now. Hope to see you at MOSI this year

 

Impressive grip wise or just looks? I don't expect my Falken's to last very long, but since it does still easily get sideways I don't think at replacement time I'd could go with less grip.

 

Looks

 

Yeah Chuck has it

looks-wise the Falkens have it hands down.

Grip? Well I know I have an SC but I was never that impressed with them
(They actually used to make me nervous in the rain)

The BFGs have much better grip in wet and dry



CHUCK - I will definitely be at MOSI so you'd BETTER be