Calabrio May 30th, 2006, 09:45 PM I'm thinking about replacing the rims on my Gen 1 Mark VIII. Having replaced all my hubs within the past 10k miles, I'm not about to convert over to the 4.5 inch lugs now.
It almost seems like there are more 18" available. Aren't 18" tires a small fortune? Isn't a cheap 18" tire about twice what a good 16 or 17" tire costs?
MrWilson May 30th, 2006, 09:49 PM It almost seems like there are more 18" available. Aren't 18" tires a small fortune? Isn't a cheap 18" tire about twice what a good 16 or 17" tire costs?
pritty much.
94m5 May 30th, 2006, 09:53 PM No, www.discountriredirect.com
I think the quoted me like 126 per tire, that was for BFG's if I remember corectly.
Calabrio May 30th, 2006, 10:14 PM Did you put 18" on the beautiful project car you've been working on in the other thread?
$130 isn't outrageous, I don't think they make crappy/cheap 18s.
gangstaMK8 May 30th, 2006, 10:16 PM damn my 19's cost over 2 bills a piece
gangstaMK8 May 30th, 2006, 10:18 PM my 19's were over 2 bills each
KD00LS May 30th, 2006, 10:23 PM My 255/45R18 BFGoodrich KDW-2's were 161 a piece, 40 buck shipped. Those are Ultra High Performance Summer tires.
MarkVIII93 May 30th, 2006, 10:23 PM my 19's were over 2 bills each
Well worth it though.... those wheels looks great.
k9t8m May 30th, 2006, 10:56 PM I bought these tires but in 245-45-18 for $500 shipped. They are made by goodyear and handle great and the treadwear is VERY good. Im hooked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Essenza-210-Type-R-Tires-245-45-R-17-NEW-Set-of-Four_W0QQitemZ8070772627QQihZ019QQcategoryZ66475QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC May 30th, 2006, 10:56 PM Yeh, they are getting alot more reasonable. As long as you stay away from the odd ball sizes. My 265/40/18 KDW BFGs were over $1000 shipped. The popular 245/40 wasn't recommended for the 9.5" rim I have, and would have looked to skinny on the rim. The wider ones would have been a bigger rubbing issue and to tall in a 40, to short in a 35. So when I found them, I had to belly up and get them.
Turned out perfect IMO.
Dominus May 30th, 2006, 10:58 PM What's your wheel size in the front 02LSE?
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC May 30th, 2006, 11:02 PM What's your wheel size in the front 02LSE?
Same as the rear.
18x9.5 rims with 265/40/18 tires.
MediumD May 30th, 2006, 11:04 PM 18" is a fairly common OEM size now so the tires aren't that expensive. A friend of mine has 19s on his M3, now those are expensive.
Dominus May 30th, 2006, 11:46 PM Same as the rear.
18x9.5 rims with 265/40/18 tires.
No rubbing at all?
Joeychgo May 31st, 2006, 12:12 AM Realize also - As gas prices rise, so do tire costs. Tires are made with petroleum products.
mespock May 31st, 2006, 07:11 AM I'm thinking about replacing the rims on my Gen 1 Mark VIII. Having replaced all my hubs within the past 10k miles, I'm not about to convert over to the 4.5 inch lugs now.
It almost seems like there are more 18" available. Aren't 18" tires a small fortune? Isn't a cheap 18" tire about twice what a good 16 or 17" tire costs?
I might be cheap but paying the price they want for 18" and up is too much for me.
I think you can get a good look out of a 16" or even a 17" tire and or rim.
To me as the rims get bigger they start to look like Wagon Wheels.:eek: They draw too much attention to the rim and take away from the car. 18" would be the maximum rim size, but like you were stating tire prices start going up.
Then again it all depends on what you have to waste money on.:shifty:
For 94m5 and his project I can see his investment. He's making a very nice Mark VIII and show car. Joey just needs to spend his LvC money LOL...:cool:
What would the Godfather be with out one hot car.
But for the average Joe on the site who uses his car daily or more often - the bigger rims and more expensive tires not for me. But then everyone gets to have an opinion...:)
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC May 31st, 2006, 08:35 AM No rubbing at all?
Only full turn, easy to avoid. They look like they'd catch the fender but don't.
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC May 31st, 2006, 08:39 AM To me as the rims get bigger they start to look like Wagon Wheels.:eek: They draw too much attention to the rim and take away from the car.
Wild Wild West. EEhh hhaa
decibels5 May 31st, 2006, 09:41 AM I GET TIRES AT WHOLESALE. SO PASSENGER CAR TIRES COST ME ABOUT 80.00 AND UP DEPENDING ON BRAND. WANLI, KUMHO, NITTO, TOYO. THIS IS MY PRICE FOR 18s. i usually sell them about 10.00 more than i pay, plus shipping.
turborich May 31st, 2006, 11:50 AM mine were under $1k for everything. 245/45/zr18's including the wheels. you can get really good deals if you look. my 18" tires were no more expensive than my 16" tires.
Calabrio May 31st, 2006, 12:09 PM For 94m5 and his project I can see his investment. He's making a very nice Mark VIII and show car.
I took a closer look at the picture and re-read the thread. Right now, he has 275/40/17" Cobra-Rs on the car, and I think they look great. I think that looks even better than the 18" bullet rims.
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