3 tons Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'm thinking about another set of 18" wheels (possibly staggered), but since the GT in 1.5" lower than stock, wondering if a 9 or 10" width would work or am I stuck with 8.5" widths. I'm planning on retaining the stock 235 tires since they only have about 9,500mi on them. Thanks, 3 tons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I have SVT 18 x 9.5s on my SGT. Lots have gone way up to 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 There are a lot of us running the staggered 10/9 on our sgt's. I have 18x10 rear with 285's and 18x9 275 fronts. No issues. There are quite a few topics on this if you use search your sure to find all you need. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Got it, Thanks Guys, and for the quick response too !! 3 tons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILF Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm running 20x9 in all corners. 255 up front and 275 in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I wouldn't run the stock tires on something as wide as 9.5 inches. As far as I can see, the manufacturers top out at nine inches in their recommendation for 235-45s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Frank is correct.....your 235s would be too narrow for a significantly wider wheel. You could possibly even have sealing issues if you went to a much wider wheel, and even if you didn't, they would have a very visible "pinched in" look as the sidewalls would be forced out wider than the tread. I've got 9" on the front and 10" on the rear with 275s and the rears looked a bit pinched in. I really should have put 285s on the back but the added cost was a deterrent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 275 front 295 rears here on 19's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0517 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I am and have been running 275 all the way around on 18 x 9.5 inch wide rims. Almost positive I could go to 285 or bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I am and have been running 275 all the way around on 18 x 9.5 inch wide rims. Almost positive I could go to 285 or bigger. How do you like the Extreme Contact DWs? Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I running CS 40 all around on the back 285 probly gonna to 295 pretty sure they will fit JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0517 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 How do you like the Extreme Contact DWs? Andy. Andy, I loved them, got almost 50k miles out of them, had a hard time getting them to break free. I have since gone to the DWS, as my car is a DD and we get some crappy weather here in MD. About to hit 100k on the shelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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