Tire size

fugax · 07-13-2003, 04:06 PM

Hello,

I have a 2001 GT and am thinking on putting new rims and tires on my care. I wanted to ask the experts here...if I got 18 inch rims:

1. What tire size is the largest I can put on the front and back?
2. If I got different rims and wanted the rears to be wider, what would be a good rim dimension?

I guess I just want a beefier look to my car. Thanks in advance

blue00gt · 07-15-2003, 12:50 PM

This should give you an idea of what you can fit:
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...&autoYear=2001

Looks like 18x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 out back. In 17" I know American Racing makes an 11" wide Mustang specific Torque Thrust II that fits with 315/35/17s, but not sure if you could go quite that wide with an 18" wheel. They even give recommended tire sizes to go with the wheels.

07-13-2003, 04:06 PM	#1
fugax Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3	Tire size Hello, I have a 2001 GT and am thinking on putting new rims and tires on my care. I wanted to ask the experts here...if I got 18 inch rims: 1. What tire size is the largest I can put on the front and back? 2. If I got different rims and wanted the rears to be wider, what would be a good rim dimension? I guess I just want a beefier look to my car. Thanks in advance

07-15-2003, 12:50 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	This should give you an idea of what you can fit: http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...&autoYear=2001 Looks like 18x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 out back. In 17" I know American Racing makes an 11" wide Mustang specific Torque Thrust II that fits with 315/35/17s, but not sure if you could go quite that wide with an 18" wheel. They even give recommended tire sizes to go with the wheels. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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