Tire Size for New GT500 Style Wheel

[knappj69]

I am going to place these on the Boss and I want to put all season tires on. Any suggestions on the tire size I should go with? I will have them all the same size front and back. I have seen many owners switch to 18 but they also have different size tires. I do not track the car and just use for regular driving.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/M1007DC1895/2005-11-Mustang-Ford-Racing-2010-GT500-Wheel

 

[VoodooBoss]

Is this switch for winter driving or year round?

 

[knappj69]

Is this switch for winter driving or year round?

Year round

 

[VoodooBoss]

Year round

What's your goal with this switch? Most of us with a set of 18's use them for the track not the street. For the street I'd stick with 19's.

 

[knappj69]

I am getting a free set of the wheels that I showed a pic of. My friend is going through a divorce and had these stored. Said they were mine if I wanted them. So I thought I would throw some all season tires on them.

 

[cloud9]

I am getting a free set of the wheels that I showed a pic of. My friend is going through a divorce and had these stored. Said they were mine if I wanted them. So I thought I would throw some all season tires on them.

I run these on my GT500 on the street in a 285/35/18 and 265/35/18 but you could probably run 285s all around. It's a summer tire though so if year round means temps consistently below 40 you might want to opt for a different compound. I really like these on the street and they wear way better than the Pirellis.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+Sport&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=835YR8ADSXL&tab=Specs

 

[VoodooBoss]

Stick with your stock wheels and sell the wheels you're getting for free. Use the money for new tires. Unless you slam your car you'll have a larger wheel/fender gap and IMO it won't look good.

 

[knappj69]

Stick with your stock wheels and sell the wheels you're getting for free. Use the money for new tires. Unless you slam your car you'll have a larger wheel/fender gap and IMO it won't look good.

Understand what you are saying but what size would be recommended for a 18 all season?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Understand what you are saying but what size would be recommended for a 18 all season?

I've only looked at 18" track oriented tires for my staggered setup. I'm in CA so summer tires work year around (except the past week) and I haven't a clue what would work on our Bosses. I've read the Continental tires work well but I have no experience with them. Hopefully someone else will come along with a suggestion.

 

[knappj69]

Does anyone see a problem with putting all season 275/40/18 all around? I know it won't rub but will there be issues with the ABS that anyone is aware of?

 

[Roadhouse]

Does anyone see a problem with putting all season 275/40/18 all around? I know it won't rub but will there be issues with the ABS that anyone is aware of?

I just put a set of 18x10 wheels with 275/40/18 all around on my GT. No problems so far...

 

[knappj69]

I just put a set of 18x10 wheels with 275/40/18 all around on my GT. No problems so far...

Good to hear. Thanks.

 

[knappj69]

Had the Gt500 style wheels put on today. Also put on all season Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Really like the look.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Very nice. IMO the white striped cars look better with a lighter color wheel.

 

[knappj69]

Very nice. IMO the white striped cars look better with a lighter color wheel.

And went with the white spoiler as you recommended. Looks great and get a lot of compliments.

 

[VoodooBoss]

And went with the white spoiler as you recommended. Looks great and get a lot of compliments.

That too. ;D The red/white is one of my favorite color combos.

 

[GottaBoss]

Had the Gt500 style wheels put on today. Also put on all season Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Really like the look.

Are those 18's? What size tires?

 

[knappj69]

Are those 18's? What size tires?

18X9.5 wheels with 275/40/18 tires all around.

 

[GottaBoss]

I like that look and like being able to rotate all 4 wheels/tires.

Does anyone know if that wheel tire combo will fit in the spare well diameter-wise? I can live with it sticking up a bit.