17's @ front & 18's @ back?
First off, all I said was that I know the difference between width and sidewall height. Second, the reason I made that comment is because I heard from other sites that a lot of people found themselves disappointed in going larger than 255 for the front for that reason. Not to mention their claims of hydroplaning more often. If their comments don't make sense I'm all ears as to why.
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First off, all I said was that I know the difference between width and sidewall height. Second, the reason I made that comment is because I heard from other sites that a lot of people found themselves disappointed in going larger than 255 for the front for that reason. Not to mention their claims of hydroplaning more often. If their comments don't make sense I'm all ears as to why.
I fail to see how your tire being a little wider would cause you to feel more bumps....it's your sidewall height that is going to affect the cusioning....and your suspension of course...
I have a 265/35/18 on the front and have a pretty smooth ride (for a Mustang) personally and did not notice and difference between that and the stockers....
Nor have I ever hydroplaned....I would say that has to do with your tread....I have Nitto 555s and have never had an issue at all. Of couse if you go really wide in back and get drag radials, you definetly will...I have 285/35/18 in back (555s as well) and do just fine.
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2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Premium, 6M, Brembos, nav and HIDs
Flowmaster catbacks, K&N drop in, for now!
2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Premium, 6M, Brembos, nav and HIDs
Flowmaster catbacks, K&N drop in, for now!
Look, I was just trying to help out, as it seemed like you were confusing two things, no need for 'tude...
I fail to see how your tire being a little wider would cause you to feel more bumps....it's your sidewall height that is going to affect the cusioning....and your suspension of course...
I have a 265/35/18 on the front and have a pretty smooth ride (for a Mustang) personally and did not notice and difference between that and the stockers....
Nor have I ever hydroplaned....I would say that has to do with your tread....I have Nitto 555s and have never had an issue at all. Of couse if you go really wide in back and get drag radials, you definetly will...I have 285/35/18 in back (555s as well) and do just fine.
I fail to see how your tire being a little wider would cause you to feel more bumps....it's your sidewall height that is going to affect the cusioning....and your suspension of course...
I have a 265/35/18 on the front and have a pretty smooth ride (for a Mustang) personally and did not notice and difference between that and the stockers....
Nor have I ever hydroplaned....I would say that has to do with your tread....I have Nitto 555s and have never had an issue at all. Of couse if you go really wide in back and get drag radials, you definetly will...I have 285/35/18 in back (555s as well) and do just fine.
To be honest I was initially considering going with some BFG drag's though I keep forgetting I live in FL ... the most random f'in weather state in the country. Probably wouldn't be the greatest of ideas lol.
Know of any half way decent dd tires with a better than average traction rating?
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No way I would have DRs as DD tires....
I have Nitto 555s front and back and love them...smooth ride, they have held up well, great traction and feel really great in the rain.....
I have Nitto 555s front and back and love them...smooth ride, they have held up well, great traction and feel really great in the rain.....
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2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Premium, 6M, Brembos, nav and HIDs
Flowmaster catbacks, K&N drop in, for now!
2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Premium, 6M, Brembos, nav and HIDs
Flowmaster catbacks, K&N drop in, for now!
Vec your ride is badass brother