Max Rear Tire Size Question

[MY-S281]

Been looking at some new sneakers for the Saleen, I need to change them first thing this spring for sure.. Currently running Nitto 555 Extremes 285/35ZR-18 97W B on the rears and wondering what is the max size I can actually run on the rears without running into any issues.. Would a 305 work without any issues ?

I have 10" wheels so the 305 will fit just wondering more about clearance issues.

[LILBLKSNAKE]

315's should fit with no problem
I had 315 Sumitomo's on my 94 GT and had no issues at all.

[Jibber]

B. Get new lug bolts and use some spacers and go even bigger. 335's. Roll ur fenders and man will you have a unique saleen.

Just kidding. But Ed is correct. you shouldn't have any issues with 305's or 315's.

[chasetopher]

pshaw you people with nice looking cars.... I love my rolled fenders.....

Either way you go it sounds like you're going to hook even better!

[MY-S281]

Hey Guys, thanks for the input..

Thinking ; 305/35-18 NITTO NT555R II or 305/35-18 NITTO NT 555R Drag Radial

Leaning more to the NT555R II for overall performance and durability. I dont run it all that often at the track and I prefer not to have to get new tires again in next 2 or 3 seasons.. Though the DR's are a bit cheaper ..

I should hook a little better either way !!

[TorchRedSVT]

If you are going to get nitto's....get 315's. It's a known fact they run more narrow than any other manufacturer.

Granted, there is no real gain with a 315 vs a 305.....but it looks cooler

With amount of driving you do, stay way from the DR's....you won't be happy

[MY-S281]

If you are going to get nitto's....get 315's. It's a known fact they run more narrow than any other manufacturer.

Granted, there is no real gain with a 315 vs a 305.....but it looks cooler

With amount of driving you do, stay way from the DR's....you won't be happy

It appears the only 315's for Nitto's I can find are Drag Radials and I agree with you Ian, with the amount of driving I do it wouldn't be very wise... Not sure what other brand of tires I would feel comfortable with overall not excluding $$$$... I know some of the other brands outside of Nitto can get to be pretty pricey !

[TorchRedSVT]

I forget, i think its the NT05's? supposed to be a good middle of the road sports tire that has good wet/dry traction. I believe Bruce runs them

[ToplessPony94]

Yes, I do and I love them. Mark also runs them and had good things to say about them a while ago. They are supposed to be a better handling tire than the 555 especially in wet conditions according to the reviews. I never ran 555s, so I can't say, but they do work well in all situations I've driven them in so far (except ice/snow where they suck badly like all other performance tires).

[MY-S281]

What's the word on BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT Tires, looking at a reasonably prices set of 295/35R18 and wondering if anyone is running them and what their thoughts are..