wheels and tires, tires and wheels

[ChiefP]

I have searched and read till my eyes bled. Need some quick advice. Just picked up my 03 and it has P zeros on it, with 275/35/18 on back and 245/40/18 up fronts. fronts are new, backs are roasted, with one having a big chunk out of the wall...so back tires fast is in order. 1st, is it OK to have the difference (35 vs 40) on there? The IRS is still stock to my knowledge. They are not the stock rims, and the backs seem wider, but I don't know the size. Still true that 275 is as wide as we should go (unless shaved IRS bolts are used)?

From what I've read, Nitto seems ro be the brand of choice. I'd seen some votes for P zeros as well. Are there cheaper places to find either?

BTW. I live in Vegas and the roads are covered in snot.

 

[SicStang03]

The 35 vs. 40 doesn't really matter. How did the 275 fit on the wheels? Stretched or did they look ok? the 245's seem narrow to me. Nitto 555extreme (not the DR's) are a great street tire and relatively cheap.

 

[ChiefP]

I just measured them. They are 19in Boyd Cuddington wheels.

 

[SicStang03]

how are they 19's if the tires are 275/35/18?

 

[ChiefP]

don't know. bu the wheels are 19" in diameter...