Street Drag Tires on Stock Rims?

[RLB01]

I was wondering if anyone knows of clearance or other issues with putting 305/35 18 radial street drag tires on a 2007 GT-500 with stock 9.5 rims. I appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks!

 

[Kostas]

I had that set up before i got the stock wheels widened. It does work, but im pretty sure you have to grind off the bump stop bracket. That size tire on stock wheels does bulge a little....

 

[Proto]

305/35-18 m/t et streets II on stock rims, no problem. Nitto 305/45-18 will work too. No removing bump stops neccessary

 

[GT500RedStripe]

The 305/35R18 requires a 10" minimum rim to be compliant with M/T specifications. I just installed the 305/45R18 on my stock rims which is rated for a 9.5" minimum rim. I wanted the taller tire to fill in the well gap for looks but also was thinking that the taller tire offers more sidewall when launching with low tire pressures. Sidewall and width improve traction so I went with spec compliance. I also based my decision on a 3.73 rear.

 

[ShakeNBake]

Should be fine with a 305/35R18 M/T ET Street

 

[RLB01]

Kostas,
How much did you widen the stock rear wheels and who performed the work?
Did you need spacers to move the wheel out? Other modifications needed?

Thanks for input guys!!

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Heck, I didn't have to remove the bump stops from my 2009, even with 345/35/18 on an 18x11" widened stock wheel (Weldcraft wheels did the work). Although, your car would have to be lowered at least an inch, requires an adjustable panhard rod, and removal of the shock boot.

Stock width wheel with 305s will bolt right up, zero mods required.

 

[F8L 500]

I went thru 2 sets of Nitto 555R 305/40 18's and loved them. I now have NT05R 305/45 18's and LOVE them even more. Traction in first gear is amazing and they ride smooth. Mine is lowered on FRPP's.

 

[FEARSNO1]

here's a few pics of some nitto 305/35/18 555R drag radials on my stock wheels for you
my car was lowered also but no other mods were done, they will fit at stock height also

 

[bull3441]

running the 305/35 18 555R's. only thing you will run into is a softer sidewall.

 

[tommy s]

The 305/35R18 requires a 10" minimum rim to be compliant with M/T specifications. I just installed the 305/45R18 on my stock rims which is rated for a 9.5" minimum rim. I wanted the taller tire to fill in the well gap for looks but also was thinking that the taller tire offers more sidewall when launching with low tire pressures. Sidewall and width improve traction so I went with spec compliance. I also based my decision on a 3.73 rear.

How tall are 305/45 18 ??

 

[F8L 500]

How tall are 305/45 18 ??

I have that size on mine and it's lowered. It fills the wheel well nicely.

 

[GT500RedStripe]

I have that size on mine and it's lowered. It fills the wheel well nicely.

28.8" and fits fine with stock suspension.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII

 

[airmanb2b]

Just bought 305/40 18's for mine

 

[Robertt305]

305/40/18 555Rs over here and I love them on the street ...

 

[me32]

The nitto 555r 305/35 r18 work perfect on stock 9.5in rims I've been running mine since Nov 2009 an have 8k miles on them with at least 75 passes on them I'm just now gonna replace them with nt05r 315/40 R18 on stock 9.5ins rims ill post pics when they come in.

 

[tommy s]

28.8" and fits fine with stock suspension.

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

got any pics of those 45's ??

 

[GT500RedStripe]

got any pics of those 45's ??

I will take some better pictures soon. Here are the M/T 305/45R18 on stock suspension:

Here they are in action:

Here is a video running them for the first time. All the squealing is the new GT500 in the left lane :burnout: :

[ame=http://www.vimeo.com/21504489]11.52 gt500 on Vimeo[/ame]:rolling::burnout::burnout::burnout::burnout:

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Vista Blue with silver stripes look so much better than Vista with white.

I hate you. :fart:

:beer:

 

[cobrav8281]

I want to get some DRs for my stock SVTPP 2011 rims. What size is good with those?