02 mustang lowered with 18 x 9 wheels. TIRE?

crzydrumer14 · 10-08-2009, 11:04 PM

i just purchased some 18 x 9 rims and i am wondering what size to get with money in mind. my car has been lowered about 3 in and im kinda of leaning toward getting 255/35/18 all around yokohama s-drives. What do you guys think?

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Jazzer The Cat · 10-08-2009, 11:56 PM

If your car is lowered 3", you are sitting on your bump-stops. Can you be more specific?

A new tire choice depends on your needs as a driver. Pepe choosing a new tire thread sticky on the main page of Tires & Wheels section. As for sizes, you are looking at a 245~275 fitment and recommend a 265 most of the time.

Jazzer

crzydrumer14 · 10-09-2009, 09:03 AM

I have the eibach pro kit Springs and shocks, etc. Anything else you need to know?

WannaBeGearHead · 10-09-2009, 10:48 AM

3" drop from the Pro kit huh?

Jazzer wants to know what kind of driving you will be doing and what your needs are (ex. DD driving, spirited driving, twisties, drag racing etc.)

That way is will be easier for you to get a recommendation for a tire based on your needs.

Jazzer The Cat · 10-09-2009, 04:32 PM

The Eibach Pro kit will drop you a bit less than 1.5", so that is a good amount

Take a peak at the Tire Rack Decision guide and will help to get your budget in line with the type of tire you want to run.

Jazzer

crzydrumer14 · 10-10-2009, 12:17 AM

guys lay off. with the eibach prokit and steeda camber caster plates my stang went down about 2 and 3/4 measured. take it or leave it.
thanks

Jazzer The Cat · 10-10-2009, 09:40 AM

I am not on your case, but the Eibach Pro Kit is nowhere near that drop (the green grin-face above was not an attempt at sarcasm). Even the Sportlines are about 1.8", so maybe you have those and removed the ISOS? Either way, with that much drop, you need to raise it back up. You will have horrible geometry with incredibly poor handling and a kidney-abusing ride = fact.

If you come to these forums I will give you the best info I have on the subject in question. If I am incorrect, I hope that others will hook me up with the right info so that I may not spread bad knowledge. This is a two-way street, so I will do the same.

Jazzer

crzydrumer14 · 10-10-2009, 10:56 AM

Thanks. what is this ISOS?

crzydrumer14 · 10-10-2009, 11:24 AM

Ok i just measured and i lowered it 2 and a half all around. I think ive figured out why. The Steeda 4bolt camaber/caster plates mentioned above came with adapters thats also allowed you to lower the ride height even more. So im thinking that is where the extra inch is coming from.

Jazzer The Cat · 10-10-2009, 09:18 PM

So you must be running coil-overs

The ISOS are rubber/poly bushings and insulators that are installed on both top and bottom of the OEM location springs. When they are removed, you can add approx. 3/8"~1/2" drop in most cases.

Jazzer