RIMS n' TIRES
06-15-2005, 02:56 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
ORIGINAL: 05BlueGT
Don,
When are you getting that chin spoiler? What color are you painting it? Which chin spoiler are you getting?
Don,
When are you getting that chin spoiler? What color are you painting it? Which chin spoiler are you getting?
ORIGINAL: mauiboy
don_w: How did you decide on the proper width?(255/275/285) I'm going with the 18"x9" Saleen rim. Profile I understand but width seems to be the one thing I see variations of. I want more rubber than rim.
don_w: How did you decide on the proper width?(255/275/285) I'm going with the 18"x9" Saleen rim. Profile I understand but width seems to be the one thing I see variations of. I want more rubber than rim.
235/55-17 = [2 * (235mm) * (0.55) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.18" + 17" = 27.18" dia
275/35-19 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.35) / (25.4mm/in)] + 19" = 7.68" + 19" = 26.58" dia
As far as picking a tire width for a particular wheel width, I left that up to the tire manufacturers. They all list a recommended wheel size for their tires. If I recall correctly, Nitto recommend a 8.5" to 10" wheel for the 275/50's I bought. So, I went with a 9" wheel. The size calc for mine is:
275/50-17 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.50) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.83" + 17" = 27.83" dia
Note, this is 0.65" taller than stock, and it is all increased sidewall height. Doesn't hurt that it is also 1.6" (40mm) wider too.
BTW, I set up a little table on an Excel spreadsheet to estimate the diameter of a wide variety of tire/wheel sizes. Made a nice, quick reference chart.
06-15-2005, 03:07 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
ORIGINAL: mauiboy
don_w: How did you decide on the proper width?(255/275/285) I'm going with the 18"x9" Saleen rim. Profile I understand but width seems to be the one thing I see variations of. I want more rubber than rim.
[IMG]local://upfiles/16389/AD04F33271B544E0ACBB7EAF8A6EC25A.jpg[/IMG]
don_w: How did you decide on the proper width?(255/275/285) I'm going with the 18"x9" Saleen rim. Profile I understand but width seems to be the one thing I see variations of. I want more rubber than rim.
[IMG]local://upfiles/16389/AD04F33271B544E0ACBB7EAF8A6EC25A.jpg[/IMG]
06-15-2005, 03:36 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
don_w:,delurker
Thankyou for the comments, the real reason I asked is I have 285/50/20 (10")on my new Suburban and I scratched up my rims at a local drive-thru.[:@]
I should have went with a 295 or 305 to give me alittle more protection around curbs.
Sounds like 275's are the way to go with an 18x9 thanks.
[IMG]local://upfiles/16389/FDF885B7B6084610B49CDC2AE7C9A137.jpg[/IMG]
Thankyou for the comments, the real reason I asked is I have 285/50/20 (10")on my new Suburban and I scratched up my rims at a local drive-thru.[:@]
I should have went with a 295 or 305 to give me alittle more protection around curbs.
Sounds like 275's are the way to go with an 18x9 thanks.
[IMG]local://upfiles/16389/FDF885B7B6084610B49CDC2AE7C9A137.jpg[/IMG]
06-15-2005, 05:00 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
ORIGINAL: don_w
The approximate total diameter is calculated by taking the wheel diameter (17, 18, 19, etc), and adding 2x the sidewall height to it. The sidewall height is the: width times profile divided by 100. For example, going back to my previous comparison:
235/55-17 = [2 * (235mm) * (0.55) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.18" + 17" = 27.18" dia
275/35-19 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.35) / (25.4mm/in)] + 19" = 7.68" + 19" = 26.58" dia
As far as picking a tire width for a particular wheel width, I left that up to the tire manufacturers. They all list a recommended wheel size for their tires. If I recall correctly, Nitto recommend a 8.5" to 10" wheel for the 275/50's I bought. So, I went with a 9" wheel. The size calc for mine is:
275/50-17 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.50) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.83" + 17" = 27.83" dia
Note, this is 0.65" taller than stock, and it is all increased sidewall height. Doesn't hurt that it is also 1.6" (40mm) wider too.
BTW, I set up a little table on an Excel spreadsheet to estimate the diameter of a wide variety of tire/wheel sizes. Made a nice, quick reference chart.
The approximate total diameter is calculated by taking the wheel diameter (17, 18, 19, etc), and adding 2x the sidewall height to it. The sidewall height is the: width times profile divided by 100. For example, going back to my previous comparison:
235/55-17 = [2 * (235mm) * (0.55) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.18" + 17" = 27.18" dia
275/35-19 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.35) / (25.4mm/in)] + 19" = 7.68" + 19" = 26.58" dia
As far as picking a tire width for a particular wheel width, I left that up to the tire manufacturers. They all list a recommended wheel size for their tires. If I recall correctly, Nitto recommend a 8.5" to 10" wheel for the 275/50's I bought. So, I went with a 9" wheel. The size calc for mine is:
275/50-17 = [2 * (275mm) * (0.50) / (25.4mm/in)] + 17" = 10.83" + 17" = 27.83" dia
Note, this is 0.65" taller than stock, and it is all increased sidewall height. Doesn't hurt that it is also 1.6" (40mm) wider too.
BTW, I set up a little table on an Excel spreadsheet to estimate the diameter of a wide variety of tire/wheel sizes. Made a nice, quick reference chart.
06-15-2005, 05:22 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
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DAAAAMMMNNNNNN. Someone has been paying attention in class
DAAAAMMMNNNNNN. Someone has been paying attention in class
06-15-2005, 05:39 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
http://www.mustangtuning.com/de1.html i was thinking these 18x9's ... but it says fits 96-04 mustangs so if i find the right 18' tires they should be okay ... ANY SUGGESTions?
dont think i can go wrong with these, they look great on mauiboys car, and mine will be black as well
dont think i can go wrong with these, they look great on mauiboys car, and mine will be black as well
06-15-2005, 05:43 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
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Hey, I was impressed. Don't think that I didn't copy the info and paste it to a note on my PCs desktop in the "car" folder.
Hey, I was impressed. Don't think that I didn't copy the info and paste it to a note on my PCs desktop in the "car" folder.
06-15-2005, 05:45 PM
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RE: RIMS n' TIRES
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http://www.mustangtuning.com/de1.html i was thinking these 18x9's ... but it says fits 96-04 mustangs so if i find the right 18' tires they should be okay ... ANY SUGGESTions?
dont think i can go wrong with these, they look great on mauiboys car, and mine will be black as well
http://www.mustangtuning.com/de1.html i was thinking these 18x9's ... but it says fits 96-04 mustangs so if i find the right 18' tires they should be okay ... ANY SUGGESTions?
dont think i can go wrong with these, they look great on mauiboys car, and mine will be black as well