VerginaStang

Hey guys, just bought a set of 18x9.5 Gt500 replicas for my black GT. They are 9.5's all around. Can you guys give me some suggestions as to good tire brands, and size.
I'm looking at 275/40 for the front, and 285/40 or 295/40 for the rears.
What do you guys think?

torch red

The GT500 has 255/45 front with 285/40 in rear..on a 9.5 inch wheel

I have the same combo...Thats what i recommend.. I have BFG KDW 2

seniorsmith

I have Saleen Replica's. Just to give you a heads up. These rims aint exactly top of line. My car wobbles like ****. I'm having my factory 18" bullitts powder coated black (I just gotta have black rims) to rectify the situation. I hope you have better luck with your rims.

GTJUNKIE

I have the same set up in chrome and I run Nitto NT555 285-40-18 in the rear and 255-45-18 in the front they look awsome and the grip is insane.

VerginaStang

Can you guys post pics... I was thinking to go with 275's in the front but if I like the way it looks and I dont have to go that wide, I'd rather save some $.
Thanks

Dex

i suggest the KDW 2's also. 25540 on the front and 295 35 on the back

VerginaStang

Should the sidewall # always be bigger in the front than in the back? I was going to get ###/40's all around.
Someone advise

fakesnake

I bought the Goodyear F1s from Tire Rack same size as GT 500. The price is really low for ultra hi perf summer tires because of the relatively high volume!

I terms of wheel wobble, all fords come down the assembly line with a "lock washer" to hold the calipers on. Most aftermarket wheels do not accommodate the space for this washer, all Ford wheels are machined to allow for the washer, The solution is to pry off the washers bolt on the wheels and your car/truck will ride down the road smooth as a hot rod lincoln.

Found out the hard way on my Escape.

howarmat

kdw 2 are great tiires!

and 275-285 up front works fine and doesnt look bad.....