Your recommendation for 10.5" wide wheels?

MRRRRCK · Oct 25, 2012

Hey guys,

I'm planning on buying some 18" 03 Cobra rims with a machined finish from AFS. 9 in wide in the front, 10.5 in wide in the back.

http://www.shop.afswheels.com/94-04-Mustang-03-COBRA-18-X-9-105-Wheels-SVT-Set-of-four-S4M.htm

If you were in my shoes, what tires would you put on these wheels?
The car will be driven in the summer only if that helps...

ttocs · Oct 25, 2012

sumotomo's suck if you didn't know......... No traction and they don't last worth a crap but they are fun to slide around on.

MRRRRCK · Oct 25, 2012

Haha I've heard.... I meant specific sizing though, I'm so confused right now ha

TanTop94 · Oct 25, 2012

American muscle says 265/35-18 front & 285/35-18 rear. But that is on a staggered 18x9, 18x10 setup...I'd say just check out any of the distributor sites as they usually always include tire sizes with wheel selection.

g36 monkey · Oct 25, 2012

anywhere from a 285 to a 315

TanTop94 · Oct 25, 2012

^^ Would he have rubbing issues running a 315 on an 18x10.5 that's a lot of wheel and tire

OnyxCobra · Oct 25, 2012

depending on the front size you'd be lookin at a 285 or 295/35-18 or a 315/30-18. May need to ditch/flip quad shock and other minor tweaks.

MRRRRCK · Oct 25, 2012

TanTop94 said:
^^ Would he have rubbing issues running a 315 on an 18x10.5 that's a lot of wheel and tire

I wonder this also...

MRRRRCK · Oct 26, 2012

What's the point of putting on a 315? The wider the better?

KillNThrill24 · Oct 26, 2012

Bingo you nailed it. The wider the better. Think about it, more tire on the ground more traction you get, depending on the tire of course lol

philly101 · Oct 26, 2012

315 or nothing lol you might need to roll the fender an lose the shocks

9646gt · Oct 26, 2012

ttocs said:
sumotomo's suck if you didn't know......... No traction and they don't last worth a crap but they are fun to slide around on.

Yeah but it also depends on which model of tire you get and what you are using it for. I ALWAYS thought Sumotomos sucked. But when I was doing road course with the HTRZ 3's they were amazing. Excellent lifespan and stuck like mad in corners even at 110 + degree surface temps. Now the stang I just bought has the normal first gen HTRZ sumotomos and they have a horribly soft sidewall and handle like crap. Sadly I don't think they make the HTRZ3 in a 315 tire size or I would be all over them!

OnyxCobra · Oct 26, 2012

RyanMerrick said:
What's the point of putting on a 315? The wider the better?

It's really because it looks awesome. Just because a tire is wide doesn't necessarily mean it's giving you more traction.

Tony · Oct 26, 2012

255/35 front and 295/35 rear looks perfect on those widths. sit ya exactly like this!

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select55/samsdc2.JPG

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select55/samsdc3.JPG

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select55/samsdc4.JPG

good look

g36 monkey · Oct 26, 2012

KillNThrill24 said:
Bingo you nailed it. The wider the better. Think about it, more tire on the ground more traction you get, depending on the tire of course lol

Most important part of this statement. A good 275 with hook 10 times better than a cheap 315.

You put fatter tires on for the look. When you cheap out on tires, you get what you pay for.

Tony · Oct 26, 2012

i like 315's but if ya go lower or already are you would have to do some other mods for sure!! unless you have little backspacing. like 4" or less, lol. on a wheel with 6" b/s a 315 would have to rub all day. especially on your quad shock.

MRRRRCK · Oct 26, 2012

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it.

So I'm thinking about using these H&R SS springs along with the 18" Cobras. Do you think it will lower the car enough to have a good stance? Will I need to make any other modifications to the car to pull these changes off?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/hr-sssprings-9404-convert.html

OnyxCobra · Oct 27, 2012

should be a lot like this:

MRRRRCK · Oct 27, 2012

I think I'll definitely be happy with that...

Ill post pics when's its all done

RonBurgandy · Oct 27, 2012

I run a 315 with my 10.5. It fits perfect with a slight hang over of the rim I love it. And I run sumitomo in the rear. Yea the grip isn't there to much but as far as a Fd tire I get alot of miles outta them. About 1 1/2- 2 years. I also don't do alot of burnouts or anything of that nature.

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