OEM 18"x9.5" 2007 wheels- optimal street tires?

[MRGTX]

My old man is set on keeping the stock 18" wheels on his 2007. He's looking for more traction on launch (aren't we all?) but the car will need to turn and stop at least as well as stock...so drag radials are out.

The OEM setup is 255s up front, 285s in the rear.
Will 285s fit on the front with the OEM offset wheels?

What would you pick for rubber?

Thanks for any input!
-Mike

 

[builttodrive]

For summer street use my pick is the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

 

[MRGTX]

Thanks... 285s all around?

I'm running 285/35/19s all around on my 2011 GT but I have a wheel that gives a bit more clearance thanks o a bit more offset...

 

[mavisky]

Should be able to. I run 285/30's on 20x10's right now.

 

[ShelbyGT5HUN]

I'm leaning either Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Continential DW, in the stock sizes on the stock rims.

 

[Speedboosted]

Falken FK453 is a poor mans MPSS. Awesome all around tire, and damn near half the cost of the Michelin's. Surprised more people don't run them.

 

[Blackmax]

Just leave the fronts and throw on M&H 275's 45 18"s I ran 10.20 at track with that set up.

 

[IronTerp]

I would not change the front tire size. The michelan's are arguably the best street tires out there. But expensive. The Continental DW's are the best value available IMO. Very good warm weather tires and huge upgrade over stock goodyears. Super happy with mine.

 

[limitedex]

Look, I don't recommend many things in life true and true but Toyo R888 are legit.

I have run two sets. Little to zero traction issues.... Only in cold weather. But what tire doesn't.

Just trying to help you out.

 

[ShelbyGT5HUN]

Hey IronTerp,

Ever take your car to the track on the Continentals?

 

[IronTerp]

No sir. Slicks and skinnies at the track. Too much breakage running radials in my experiences.