Tire Help??

[Johnny O]

I just bought 2 new 18x10 OEM saleen wheels to replace my 18X9s. Does anyone know if I should go with a 285-35-18 or 305-35-18?? I would like to run 305s but was worried about them rubbing the quarters. Also I was wondering which drag radial brand to buy..Nitto, Mickey Thompson ,Toyo, etc..:confused:

[bobtsgt]

If your car will see more street duty then go for the Nitto for better rain control. If you are going to drive on nice days only then do a ET street radial. If you still got the twin turbos on there you may want to shy away from regular radials overall. The 285 would make for a better foot print since the tire is stretching more on the rim but may be a real bitch to mount. The 305 would allow for a little cushion but like you said may be into the quarters. Also depends if your rear has been narrowed and the offset of the new rims.

[1992MustangDW]

I know a bunch of people with 305. but like bob said the 285 on a 10 inch wheel will look better and sit more flush. and have a flatter foot print. I can mount them for you when you get them. I would also go with mickey thompson just because you are going to have no side wall flex and will be next to impossible to hook.

[Evil_Capri]

I have a 285/35/18 on my 18x10 BBS RKs. I went from a 295/35/18. No problem with installation, just a matter of tires and sizes available. With a 295/35/18 I had to have my inner rear fenders rolled, but with a 285/35/18 I'm not sure I would have had too . . . .

http://forums.themustangsource.com/gallery/files/8/8/3/9/0/100_1486.jpg

http://forums.themustangsource.com/gallery/files/8/8/3/9/0/100_1485.jpg

[Johnny O]

Thank you all for all the info :bigthumb. I think Im going to go with the 285-35-18s since my quarters arn't rolled. I'll post picks when I get them installed.

[Johnny O]

I have a 285/35/18 on my 18x10 BBS RKs. I went from a 295/35/18. No problem with installation, just a matter of tires and sizes available. With a 295/35/18 I had to have my inner rear fenders rolled, but with a 285/35/18 I'm not sure I would have had too . . . .

http://forums.themustangsource.com/gallery/files/8/8/3/9/0/100_1486.jpg

http://forums.themustangsource.com/gallery/files/8/8/3/9/0/100_1485.jpg
These pics were very helpful. Who rolled your quarters?

[Evil_Capri]

These pics were very helpful. Who rolled your quarters?

Pops Fun's (Steve's) brother, Roy.