Tire opinions needed

**fastfirebird2002** · 05-22-2009, 07:57 AM

I just got my rims in and need tires for them I just dont know what size will look good the rims are 18s and the guy told me to run 245/40/18 on the front and 275/35/18 on the rear I have seen a guy with the same car and rims run 275/35/18 on the front and 295/35/18 on the back. I am looking for a good tire to run as well I want so if you have any brands you would recommend throw them out there Pictures and opnions always welcome

**JaycenK** · 05-22-2009, 08:08 AM

It's your choice but I would go same size all around if you want good wear cuz then you can at least swap front to rear. What is the rim width? You posted tire sizes but how wide is the wheel? 8,9,9.5,10,10.5,11?

**fastfirebird2002** · 05-22-2009, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by JaycenK

It's your choice but I would go same size all around if you want good wear cuz then you can at least swap front to rear. What is the rim width? You posted tire sizes but how wide is the wheel? 8,9,9.5,10,10.5,11?

9.5 for the front and 10.5 for the rear

**Bad_SS** · 05-22-2009, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by fastfirebird2002

9.5 for the front and 10.5 for the rear

Good combo!

**allbaugh_04** · 05-22-2009, 10:04 AM

Personally I run a 315 nitto on the back and 275 falken 452 on the front.

You can run 275 all the way around or 295s on the back. It's up to you.

The falken's aren't too expensive.

**Hi-Po** · 05-22-2009, 03:27 PM

315 555R's out back. 275 up front.

**mk99z28** · 05-22-2009, 04:04 PM

i have 17" in front and 18" in rear with 275's up front and 285's in rear.. wish i would of went with the 305's or 315's in rear...

**TACE02** · 05-25-2009, 09:50 PM

275/40/17s all around... fronts are BF Goodrich g-force sport and the rears are MT ET street radials... they are some hookin MFers. hate having mismatched front/rear tires, but love the way the MTs hook, on/off the track.

**TOMASINO** · 05-25-2009, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by TACE02

275/40/17s all around... fronts are BF Goodrich g-force sport and the rears are MT ET street radials... they are some hookin MFers. hate having mismatched front/rear tires, but love the way the MTs hook, on/off the track.

245/45/17 at front and 275/40/17 rear goodyear gs-35 too expensive and hard tire plus they don't last that long..i had toyo proxez before they last me almost 3 years..

**TACE02** · 05-25-2009, 10:20 PM

tires do depend on how often you intend to change them...For me, changing MTs every 6-12 months is no big deal.

**TOMASINO** · 05-25-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by TACE02

tires do depend on how often you intend to change them...For me, changing MTs every 6-12 months is no big deal.

if you have the money no problem..

**TACE02** · 05-25-2009, 10:32 PM

far from rich, I more less placed it in my budget...lol.

**allbaugh_04** · 05-26-2009, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by TACE02

far from rich, I more less placed it in my budget...lol.

some of us just have our priorities straight, one of them priorities is my car, so it gets my monies

**deerslayinrednek** · 05-31-2009, 06:58 AM

I went with 315's out back and 275's up front........I'm glad I did it, however 315's are pretty pricey.....If money is an issue you might be better going with a 295 or 305 in the rear............Good Luck

**hamburger68** · 05-31-2009, 01:40 PM

i run 245 front and 275 rear on an 18'' rim (8'' + 9''). my car's a daily driver and i like the combo, not too extreme. for tires i took hankook on my dealers recommendation and love them, tons of grip and they seem to last very well. and reasonably priced. a bit on the soft side, in hot climate i'd go for a harder tire.