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#1
12-03-2008, 03:52 PM
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Tire size for 18x7 on a 2001 GT
What would be the ideal tire size/brand for a daily driver? I live in Louisiana, so there is a lot of rain, heat, and bad roads. Money is an object, but I don't really need it to be too cheap. I only just purchased these rims and will not get rid of my stock 17s. I like having a backup.
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#2
12-03-2008, 07:11 PM
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Re: Tire size for 18x7 on a 2001 GT
235/40R18's are your best bet size-wise.
For a good balance of price, performance, and driveability in a summer-only tire, I recommend the Kumho Ecsta SPT - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=46
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12-06-2008, 06:52 PM
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Re: Tire size for 18x7 on a 2001 GT
you definitely don't need an 8" rim, I'd probably try to get a 7.5" rim if you haven't bought them yet. However, I think they can jam it onto a 7" rim.
You can get 225's, but your speedometer will read faster than you're actually traveling.
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12-08-2008, 02:38 PM
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Re: Tire size for 18x7 on a 2001 GT
I've already purchased these rims, and I love the way they look on my car. I think I'm going with the 215/40/18s. This lowers my car about 7/16", but I don't think that'll be too much of a problem. If it is, I'll just get the 215/45/18s. They raise the car about 1/16", which is the closest that I can come to the height/radius with 18" rims.
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