What size tires for 18" x 9" Chrome Bullitt deep dish rims?

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HazMatLadder26

Discussion Starter · Sep 7, 2005

Just bought 18" x 9" deep dish bullitt chrome rims from MustangTuning.com ($759.00 delivered with bullitt chrome lug nuts)

Called a couple of tire shops and got the run around on sizes.:eyebulge: I figured I would ask the experts. You guys and gals in this forum.

What is a good size tire for these rims? Dont want to go to big. Is 255/45 good or can I go wider? What brand?

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Stoenr

· #2 · Sep 7, 2005

255/45 is what I would recommend. Stays right on with stock diameter. Larger sizes limit tire selection

2horseowner

· #3 · Sep 7, 2005

I'm running 255/45s on both my cars witht the Bullitts. Everyone says it's a perfect look.

Stoenr

· #4 · Sep 7, 2005

2horseowner said:
I'm running 255/45s on both my cars witht the Bullitts. Everyone says it's a perfect look.

Got some pics? :worship

2horseowner

· #5 · Sep 7, 2005

Check my gallery.

discofan

· #6 · Sep 7, 2005

HazMatLadder26 said:
Just bought 18" x 9" deep dish bullitt chrome rims from MustangTuning.com ($759.00 delivered with bullitt chrome lug nuts)
Called a couple of tire shops and got the run around on sizes.:eyebulge: I figured I would ask the experts. You guys and gals in this forum.

What is a good size tire for these rims? Dont want to go to big. Is 255/45 good or can I go wider? What brand?

255/45/18ZR is the right size...

Dave :eyepoppin :eyepoppin :eyepoppin :eyepoppin

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HazMatLadder26

Discussion Starter · #7 · Sep 7, 2005

discofan said:
255/45/18ZR is the right size...

Dave :eyepoppin :eyepoppin :eyepoppin :eyepoppin

Thanks alot--- Tires look great!!

tonyswim3

· #8 · Sep 8, 2005

HazMatLadder26 said:
Thanks alot--- Tires look great!!

Definitely post pics when you have them mounted and on the car, I am interested in the same rims, so any feedback/pics would be appreciated. :worship :worship

KiLLeR_WoMBaT

· #9 · Sep 8, 2005

Warped minds think alike...

I too am looking at getting some 18" Deep-dish Bullits. A set for $799 including shipping is too good to pass up! Please do post pics when you get them on.

I just DID NOT like the 20's I had on. Went back to the original polished/spinners until I get new 18" wheels and tires.

HazMatLadder26

Discussion Starter · #10 · Sep 8, 2005

KiLLeR_WoMBaT said:
I too am looking at getting some 18" Deep-dish Bullits. A set for $799 including shipping is too good to pass up! Please do post pics when you get them on.

I just DID NOT like the 20's I had on. Went back to the original polished/spinners until I get new 18" wheels and tires.

If any of you have any done business with Mustang Tuning in the past they offer a 10% off coupon over the web. Got the rims for 719.00, bullitt lug nuts for 20.00, free shipping.

HazMatLadder26

Discussion Starter · #11 · Sep 8, 2005

tonyswim3 said:
Definitely post pics when you have them mounted and on the car, I am interested in the same rims, so any feedback/pics would be appreciated. :worship :worship

No problem, should be sometime late next week. I have a pretty good gallery now if you want to check out my ride. But no pics with the rims yet.

nbk13nw

· #12 · Sep 8, 2005

HazMatLadder26 said:
Just bought 18" x 9" deep dish bullitt chrome rims from MustangTuning.com ($759.00 delivered with bullitt chrome lug nuts)
Called a couple of tire shops and got the run around on sizes.:eyebulge: I figured I would ask the experts. You guys and gals in this forum.

What is a good size tire for these rims? Dont want to go to big. Is 255/45 good or can I go wider? What brand?

9's will hold up to a 275 tire. Some are running 4 of these in order to rotate in the future. But for most, 275's in the front may be to large, maybe a 255 in the front and 275's in the rear?

KiLLeR_WoMBaT

· #13 · Sep 8, 2005

nbk13nw said:
9's will hold up to a 275 tire. Some are running 4 of these in order to rotate in the future. But for most, 275's in the front may be to large, maybe a 255 in the front and 275's in the rear?

How about 255/40 or 45's all the way around on those 9" DeepDish rims? I want to be able to rotate (can't afford new tires as often :sosad: ); what would be the widest tire recommended all the way around. I know this is disucssed elsewhere...just a quick question.

hogpowr

· #14 · Sep 8, 2005

255\45 18 is what i would have put all around, that way i could rotate. I put the 285\40 in the rear and i cant tell much difference in appearance. Although they reeaallllyyy hook up well. :tongue
:drink:

KiLLeR_WoMBaT

· #15 · Sep 8, 2005

Thanks. I was planning on ordering 255/45R18's. I just don't want the wheel to be sticking out more than the rubber, ya know? So, just so I'm clear. The 255/45R18's on the 18x9 Deep Dish Bullits (from Mustang Tuning) will look proper? Anyone have this set up for pics?

discofan

· #16 · Sep 8, 2005

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KiLLeR_WoMBaT said:
Thanks. I was planning on ordering 255/45R18's. I just don't want the wheel to be sticking out more than the rubber, ya know? So, just so I'm clear. The 255/45R18's on the 18x9 Deep Dish Bullits (from Mustang Tuning) will look proper? Anyone have this set up for pics?

Dear Killer Wombat,

I have 255/45/18" tires on 18" Chrome Bullit Wheels and will attach a few pictures of the side clearance of the tire with regards to the fenders on my car...

It will give you another piece of information...

Dave :eyepoppin

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KiLLeR_WoMBaT

· #17 · Sep 9, 2005

Discofan,
Looks good! :thumbup Are those the regular or "deepdish" bullits? I'm wanting the deepdish ones. If those are the regular, will being deepdish change the overhang of the rim or tire?

millerlite

· #18 · Sep 9, 2005

I just ordered nitto nt555 rears are 295/45/18 and front 255/45/18. I saw a roush with that tire size and it looks perfect.

discofan

· #19 · Sep 9, 2005

KiLLeR_WoMBaT said:
Discofan,
Looks good! :thumbup Are those the regular or "deepdish" bullits? I'm wanting the deepdish ones. If those are the regular, will being deepdish change the overhang of the rim or tire?

Dear Killer Wombat,

My rims are "NOT" deep dish bullit wheels...

Because of the clearance needed for the calipers, the deepdish offset will make the tires stick out past the fender well rim...

I did not want that look, so I got these wheels...

Dave

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KiLLeR_WoMBaT

· #20 · Sep 9, 2005

discofan said:
Dear Killer Wombat,

My rims are "NOT" deep dish bullit wheels...

Because of the clearance needed for the calipers, the deepdish offset will make the tires stick out past the fender well rim...

I did not want that look, so I got these wheels...

Dave

I guess I didn't figure on that. The V6 I have has different calipers...so I wonder if the wheels will stick out as well. I don't want the tires out past the fenders.

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