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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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going to run a 18x8 wheel and needed some help on choosing the right tire size

looking to run a nice beefy tire.

so i thinking 235/ 50 /18?

can anyone post pics of their 18's or recommend me the proper tire size.

thanks

-jeff
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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if you want beefy why dont you run a 18x10 rear wheel with like a 295 tire size?
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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the wheel im getting does not have a staggrd set up.

im talking more about the sidewall.
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by e34life
the wheel im getting does not have a staggrd set up.

im talking more about the sidewall.

oh i see.. well im no help when it comes to alot of sidewall.... i like sidewall on trucks
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by e34life
going to run a 18x8 wheel and needed some help on choosing the right tire size

looking to run a nice beefy tire.

so i thinking 235/ 50 /18?

can anyone post pics of their 18's or recommend me the proper tire size.

thanks

-jeff
I don't mean to sound mean but 235 is not a beefy tire at all and most would consider it a very skinny tire. I don't know your situation or what year Mustang you have but I would rethink buying those tires and maybe look at something wider, if possible.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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OP, you need to consider a few things when going wider/bigger on your ride:

You are only going to properly fit a 245 max on your current wheels, maybe a 255 if you go high enough profle, I haven't researched it. You are best to stay about 25"~26" overall diameter, so that is going to create its own limitations.

The 235/50/18" tire = 27.3" diameter and a bit larger than I would like to see on your ride, especially if lowered. Now if you had a 16" wheel, that size would be no problem. You will also effectively raise your final drive gearing going larger diameter as the tire will make less revolutions per mile. This is not a huge issue, but part of the equasion as you will lose a bit of giddy-up off the line. You will also elevate your car going larger tire than you currently have.

What are your goals here?

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