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ProjectGT
10-06-2003, 01:08 AM
hey anyone know the aprox. price for tires that fit on 18x8 wheels?

is it over $100 each

let me know asap, i found a good deal on 18 wheels locally
TA^Guy
10-06-2003, 02:04 AM
tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com)
ramairgt1
10-06-2003, 10:17 AM
unless you are buying used, 18" tires will be over $100
LargeFish
10-06-2003, 03:31 PM
18X8" wheels will fit on 99+, but I wouldn't go wider than 7.5" on our years or you'll likely have major clearance problems unless you only drive straight ahead...
the doors lock
10-06-2003, 03:39 PM
heck youre looking at over $100 for the regular 16" tires
LargeFish
10-06-2003, 04:17 PM
Nah, you can get even 17" tires for around $80.
Artic
10-06-2003, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by LargeFish
Nah, you can get even 17" tires for around $80. :agree: my kuhmo 17's where around that
ProjectGT
10-06-2003, 09:08 PM
so 18x8 wont fit my 97 GA gt?
Artic
10-06-2003, 09:25 PM
On the new ga's most ppl only have 7.5 at the max.My friend has 8 in wide rims on his ranger and sonoma.Not sure if they will fit just kinda wide
TA^Guy
10-06-2003, 09:31 PM
Originally posted by the doors lock
heck youre looking at over $100 for the regular 16" tires
Maybe if your buying those crappy Goodyear RSAs . :lol:

Kumho 711s are twice the tire of the Good years at less than half the price. IIRC we paid about $63 each shipped.
saxman1083
10-06-2003, 09:45 PM
yes...go with with the supra series from kuhmo. i got 18's from tirerack and they ran $108 a tire. supra 711's to be exact. nothing in that price range comes even close to the performance you get from those in the rain. jus don't get em for this winter if it snows by you!!!

--mike--
the doors lock
10-06-2003, 11:07 PM
too late now.. shoulda asked first :roll2:
TA^Guy
10-06-2003, 11:45 PM
Yeah we ran them last year in the snow and they suck, one reason why they aren't listed as all-seasons. lol

We already have a set of four wheels with snow tires mounted and waiting a north east winter. :)
ProjectGT
10-07-2003, 11:22 AM
No one knows if 18x8 are too wide?
LargeFish
10-07-2003, 11:35 AM
From what I've heard, no they won't. I was surprised to find out they fit the 99+ cars, but those cars have more clearance. I'd go with 18 X 7.5 if I was you and 225 wide tires. You might be able to squeeze 235s in, but I wouldn't bet on it. May depend on whether you stay with stock springs or lower. You saw my car with 17X7.5s on it and not sure if you noticed, but they are pretty close on clearance when the wheel is turned.

Originally posted by ProjectGT
so 18x8 wont fit my 97 GA gt?
MagusXIII
10-07-2003, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by TA^Guy
Yeah we ran them last year in the snow and they suck, one reason why they aren't listed as all-seasons. lol

We already have a set of four wheels with snow tires mounted and waiting a north east winter. :)
Oh but ain't it SO FUN to drive a Z-rated tire in a few inches of snow, John? :) It was relatively cool one night in April 2002 and then...4" snow fell overnight!!!! Had my Bridgestone S-03 pole positions on! :eek: Let's just say I was ALL OVER the road at times. I would be spinning like crazy in 5th gear at 30mph!!!!!

As far as prices, with a top line tire like the S-03, you will pay over 100 for a 15" tire! :)


Don
Artic
10-07-2003, 05:42 PM
I could not even make it up the hill when its icey with my stock rsa's.