Results 1 to 20 of 22
Thread: Tire size? Brand?
-
10-19-2008, 06:00 AM #1
Tire size? Brand?
I have a set of Holden CV8-R 5 spoke 18"x8" (48mm offset) wheels coming from Australia.
I will be using the standard 235/40R18 up front. My question is...will a 275 be to large for the rear? Or should I stick with a 265/35R18 to be on the safe side?
I don't want to get into rolling the rear fenders. I'm looking for the old school look of wide meats on the rear/skinny up front.
What brand of tire do you guy's prefer?
Thanks in advance!04 Cosmos Purple M6, SAP Grills & Spoiler, '05 Hood, Procharger, TrickFlow 515 HP H/C Kit, SLP LT Headers/LM II, '05 Big Red Brake upgrade, Drag bags, Holden CV8R wheels, GMM Ripshifter. Tuned by New Era: 515 rwhp/471 ft.lbs. Retuned by J&J Speed: Speed Density tuned 586rwhp/ 492 ft.lbs.
-
10-19-2008, 06:45 AM #2
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- hewitt
- Posts
- 35
black- 2000 camaro
i just recently purchased some new wheels for my 2000 z28. i went with the 18x8 in front and 18x9.5 in the rear. i was told by my tire distributor to run 245 45 in front and 275 40 in the rear. they told me that it wouldnt rub in the rear. and i could even do a 285 40.
the tires that i am thinking of putting on are the goodyear eagle gt, or the eagle f1
-
10-20-2008, 03:47 PM #3
-
10-20-2008, 04:02 PM #4
you'll be lucky to fit 265's without rolling fenders and or drag bags...i have drag bags and the fenders are rolled and i can barely squeeze 275's in, gto's have way less space then the fbodys
2006 IBM GTO A4
20% sides/rear 35% Windshield,SAP Repos,Ruff 278s Staggered 18s,LT's,Catless mids,Spintech Mufflers/X pipe,Torquer v.2,Vig3200 Stall,HPTuned,AEM CAI,SLP Thermostat,IAT relocate,BMR Drag bags, P4000DVD HU.
2000 TA WS6 NBM A4 Full Bolt-Ons-Gone
-
10-20-2008, 06:44 PM #5
-
10-23-2008, 05:42 PM #6
- Join Date
- Mar 2008
- Location
- Queen Creek, AZ
- Posts
- 22
PBM- 2004 GTO
265's max without rolling fender. If you have a stock suspension you will want to get drag bags or start thinking about new springs.
If you go all out and trim the inner fender completely you can fit a 295 back there. A local guy was running those and we were all dumbfounded lol
-
10-26-2008, 10:14 PM #7
+1 I agree we have ALOT less wheelwell room than the f-bodies. I'm in the market for a 12" wheel and maybe a 335 for the back of mine, I'm running a full widebody. look around alittle, I remember seeing a good writeup on tire size in here awhile back( different manufacturers are actually different sizes)
-
10-27-2008, 04:49 PM #8
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- Bakersfield/Long Beach Ca
- Age
- 38
- Posts
- 886
YJ- 04 GTO M6
Any fbody/non gto driver don't even chime in. The gto's suck when it comes to wider rim/tire combination without having to roll the fender. I had mine rolled for 40 dollars, harmless procedure and you can't even tell they are rolled unless you look under the well. I'm running 18x9.5 with 275's and have no problem with rub out back. I have drag bags as well. Looks like you might have to bite the bullet if you wanna put wider tires on.
-
10-28-2008, 08:00 AM #9
-
10-28-2008, 04:47 PM #10
Yup. Nitto NT555 has a 245/40 and 245/45R18 according to their web site.
www.nittotire.com
-
10-28-2008, 05:02 PM #11
I will be running drag bags. But I think I'll stick with 265's for everyday driving. I might mount a set of 275 drag radials on 2 of the old 17" rims for occasional trips down the track.
BTW, just bought a '08 G8 for a DD. Picking it up Thursday.
So I was thinking of using the other 2 17" rims for snow tire duty this winter. I believe the GTO rims will fit a G8. But G8 rims won't fit a GTO. I will update the post when I try this out.
-
11-01-2008, 03:34 AM #12
-
02-15-2009, 01:33 PM #13
Figured Id bring this back up, since I have a related question and this thread has good info...
My question is.... Im looking at a new set of wheels/tires for the Goat for this summer; I dont drive that hard most of the time, and rarely hold a burnout for more than a second or two. I know, thats not a question, but keep reading....
Ive done some THOROUGH shopping and think I've finally decided on a set of Quantum Tek Qt110's in 18x8 with a set of Nitto Nt555 in 225 40R18 size. Am I going to notice a difference in traction/performance over the stock 17s with 245 45R17s? Also, since Im going with almost an inch less width, will I need a lot of adjustments to alignment? Thanks in advance for the help!
-
02-15-2009, 04:34 PM #14
Cant comment on the traction, but your alignment may change a little if at all. Not a bad idea to get it checked though.
-
02-15-2009, 04:38 PM #15
-
02-15-2009, 06:05 PM #16
why go to a tire with less tread patch?
-
02-15-2009, 06:07 PM #17
-
02-15-2009, 07:36 PM #18
Indeed it is a package deal, one I found online. After searching a lot, I managed to find a pretty good price, so I'd like to stick with it. All the tires offered for the GTOs on 18x8's are 225s on most sites though.
Edit: Duhr, Im an idiot. Looking farther down the page it has 225 and 235 options. I think Ill choose the 235/40R18's instead of the 225's... Thanks for the help guys. BTW, what think you of my choice of rims for a PBM 2006 GTO?
Last edited by PatrizioD; 02-15-2009 at 10:54 PM.
-
02-16-2009, 12:07 AM #19
I like 'em. Good luck on keeping those creases and corners clean though.
-
02-16-2009, 01:33 AM #20
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
tire size questions to the tire gurus!
By vonskeezy28 in forum Wheels and TiresReplies: 6Last Post: 04-30-2011, 09:01 AM -
tire size
By godless-phoenix in forum Wheels and TiresReplies: 6Last Post: 04-07-2011, 03:10 PM -
Stall Convertor. What size/What brand
By cubs1 in forum Drag RacingReplies: 9Last Post: 05-19-2008, 02:49 AM -
Tire size?
By 2MuchFun in forum Wheels and TiresReplies: 19Last Post: 06-01-2007, 01:16 PM -
Tire size for C6 rim
By Bigsword4 in forum Wheels and TiresReplies: 4Last Post: 03-19-2007, 07:43 PM
Bookmarks