17x9 and 17x10 Saleen Tire Size?

[WildWillyWalker]

So... I have an 04 Saleen and I'm looking to get the same wheels but in Black Chrome. The current sizes are 265/35/18 on a 17x9 rim in front and 295/35/18 on 17x10s on the back. I was thinking about going bigger on tire size. How does this sound?: 275/40/18 front and 305/35/18 rear. Will those rub? Will I need to flip my quad shocks in the back? I'd really love to get a 335 on the back but I'd need a 10.5 rim I'm sure. I've can't find the Saleens in a 10.5" wide rim. Has anyone ever seen them in that size?

 

[VooDoo95Cobra]

I know you dont wanna go 275 in the front.. that is WAY to big.. that link should help alot. just click on the 99-04 tire guide.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/simple-buyers-guide-tires.html

 

[OnyxCobra]

The current sizes are 265/35/18 on a 17x9 rim in front and 295/35/18 on 17x10s on the back.

that's impossible, and for a 335 you should really have something like a 12" rim. Do you have 17s or 18s?

 

[WildWillyWalker]

Gah so used to posting my old car rim specs. They're 18x9 in the front and 18x10 in the back.

That's a great guide on americanmuscle.com
I'm thinking the 305/35/18 for the rear. Would 275/35/18s work in the front?
I haven't looked to see if the 265/35/18s are close to rubbing or anything.
I'm looking at getting the Nitto555s/Nitto555rs but they're skinnier anyway right?
Can't find 275/35/18s in the nittos though just the 265/35/18s.

 

[OnyxCobra]

I think the sizes you have now are just fine.

 

[Win]

I agree the sizes you have now are just fine.

 

[98GTnSC]

id stay at 265 if i were you. but if youre going with the Nitto 555s then 275 should fit fine up front. they were skinnier than the Bridgestones that i had on before and were both 245s. but yeah id stay around where you're at now. and most of the wider tire sizes are in the 17" category(315s+)