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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Hey guys and gals....

Recently I purchased some 18x9 Deep Dish Rims... and now I need some tires to get this show on the road!

I bought them at a good rate, and saved some money in doing so, but i'm still on a tight budget. In fact the only tires that seem to fit are Kuhmo Ecsta ASX's from America's Tire Co (discount tire). At $135 each for 255/45 R18, they seem a little cheap in comparison to the others offered on that website. I was wondering if anyone might just happen to run the same/similar setup I'm looking for and has used these tires.

I'd also love to hear any other recommendations for tires within the $150 ea. range. Thanks again!
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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The Kumho Ecsta are pretty good tires. I'd reccommend them.
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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The Kuhmo Ecsta ASX'sare a pretty good tires
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Hello,
I am also looking to wrap 18x8.5s in something.
255/45-18s are close to stock size Revs Per Mile wise.

235/50R18 STOCK
9.251" WIDE
27.251" TALL
85.641" ROUND
740 REVS / MILE

245/50R18
9.645" WIDE
27.645" TALL
86.851" ROUND
729 REVS / MILE

245/45R18
9.645" WIDE
26.681" TALL
755 REVS / MILE

255/45R18
10.039" WIDE
27.035" TALL
84.934" ROUND
746 REVS / MILE
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Depending on your driving style, Tirerack offers a great deal on the BFG KDWS's which come stock on a lot of the Stangs. Check them out. I recall my stock 235/50/18's going for something like $79 each. I put 13,000 miles on them before putting new, widerwheels and tires on. They were decent... Not great, but decent. If I was on a budget that's the way I'd go. Check the specs on Tirerack. I'm pretty sure they come in 255's
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Link to the $73 tires.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....es&place=1
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: Nuke

Check the specs on Tirerack. I'm pretty sure they come in 255's
Unfortunately, no.
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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yeah... i've been looking around on places like tirerack... but i figured by the time I pay for shipping and mounting/balancing... i'll be paying the same as if I went to a local tire shop - and if I ever had a problem that shop would be there for me to confront.

keep those comments going though!

thanks for the info so far
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