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03SVTPower
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Would 305's fit on a 18x9 rim? I currently have 285 35's on the rear, but it is time to get new rubber. Just wanted to know if i could throw 305's on, or should i just try some 295's?!?
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90gtverrt
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00Knightmare has 295/35's on the back and they look great...........but his rims are 10.5 in the back so i dont think you can go with 305 they may bow out
Mike
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Yellow94GT
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Why don't you just throw on some 35 inch M/S? ![[Wink]](wink.gif) ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
For real though, I think that a 305 is to wide for a 9 inch wheel
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03SVTPower
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So you are saying i shouldn't anything bigger than a 295 max, or just sit tight with tiny 285's? ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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VortechSaleen
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295's would be do-able...but I wouldn't see a reason to spend the extra $. 285's are perfectly fine.
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hidnn.o.s.
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I have 18/9.5's all the way around my 87 Saleen. Got the wheels with 245's upfront and 275's in the back. Does anyone know what the "correct" tire size should be on a 9.5" wide wheel?
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TRY2PAZ
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295's are to big for a 9. You can do it, but it will roll like hell. Your performance will not be as good. Come to the bbq on the 17th, and look at wikd281's car. He has 9's with 295.
My 10's are only running a 285, and it looks great. Who makes a 305?
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03SVTPower
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Originally posted by TRY2PAZ:
295's are to big for a 9. You can do it, but it will roll like hell. Your performance will not be as good. Come to the bbq on the 17th, and look at wikd281's car. He has 9's with 295.
My 10's are only running a 285, and it looks great. Who makes a 305?
I would come the the BBQ but i have to work that day! I have seen your car along with Harolds car, both are sick lookin! As for who makes a 305, i know they are out there, um somewhere, i just didnt want to ask if a 315 would fit, i know that would be to big! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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VNMKING
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On a 9in. rim you really shouldn't go any bigger than a 285. I have 285's and will be dropping to a 275 soon. If you put too wide of a tire you won't get the full contact patch because your running a 35 series tire. Don't forget your overall diameter. That will throw the speedo off a little.
A new company (Aurora) came out with a Ventus series tire and they offer it in 275/35-18 at only $150 each. Tread is just like a BFG Comp T/A. You can get those at any Les Schwab.
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Posts: 1000 | From: Roseville, CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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03SVTPower
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Originally posted by T-TopTerror:
On a 9in. rim you really shouldn't go any bigger than a 285. I have 285's and will be dropping to a 275 soon. If you put too wide of a tire you won't get the full contact patch because your running a 35 series tire. Don't forget your overall diameter. That will throw the speedo off a little.
A new company (Aurora) came out with a Ventus series tire and they offer it in 275/35-18 at only $150 each. Tread is just like a BFG Comp T/A. You can get those at any Les Schwab.
I had some Ventus on my old rims, i was looking into some more for these, i can get 255 35's for $134, for the front. Also Nitto makes a 305 size tire, but i will stick to 285's in the rear. Thanx for your help and info..
[ November 10, 2002, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: 98StangPower ]
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99Flyer
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
I have 18/9.5's all the way around my 87 Saleen. Got the wheels with 245's upfront and 275's in the back. Does anyone know what the "correct" tire size should be on a 9.5" wide wheel?
Ford puts BFG 265/35's on the 2000 cobra R, but my wheels need curb protection! and that starts at 285's.
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Posts: 415 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2002
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griffined
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The stock 2000 R tire was actually a 265/40ZR18 BFG KD on the 18x9.5" rims.
I just replaced my tires with 4 275/35ZR18 Kuhmo's. That size will also not rub in the front. Anything larger than this in front will rub, but some folks do run a little larger tires in the rear. I wanted to have all four tires at the same size so I could rotate front to back. The camber setting on the front tends to wear the tires, and rotating them helps make them last longer.
That's why I'm selling the 2 245 size tires I took off of the front, in the FORD sale section.
[ November 10, 2002, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: griffined ]
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269 SAE rwhp 279 Tq stock
2000 Cobra R #154 of 300
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Posts: 207 | From: Daytona Beach, FL | Registered: May 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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on my Saleen, 275's wouldn't work on the front at all. Thanks for the replies. I totally understang the comment on curb protection. In the front I an Fucked if I come close to a curb or even a pot hole. LOL
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99Flyer
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Originally posted by griffined:
The stock 2000 R tire was actually a 265/40ZR18 BFG KD on the 18x9.5" rims.
Thanks for the correction, you would know the correct size, cuz it's in your garage! Hey you should take the 2000 R to our next meet. I would love to check it out. The last one I saw out and about was at the DVMA show 2 yrs ago.
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1971 Camaro 350 SC
1977 GMC Kingsley Class A
Posts: 415 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2002
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griffined
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If it's not raining, and the recall work gets done this week, I probably will take it to the next meet, and the dyno day.
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2001 Cobra Vert #678 of 3384
269 SAE rwhp 279 Tq stock
2000 Cobra R #154 of 300
395 SAE rwhp 398 Tq
1986 Mustang SVO daily driver
Posts: 207 | From: Daytona Beach, FL | Registered: May 2002
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