255/55 x18's

[dream07]

Just wanted to fill my rear wheel wells better, so I got a pair of Federal ss595 255/55 x18's. I had Federal ss595 255/45 x18's all around and the rears just looked too short. The rear wheel well is now filled. Picture isn't that great, but the 28.5" tall tire is also 1/2" wider than the 255/45's, so it just worked. If anyone wants to keep things reasonable on stock rims, these are inexpensive and worth your while.

 

[Turbostang91]

Those look good. how they hold up as for traction?

 

[dream07]

Funny, I couldn't say. I actually broke my left ankle the day after I put these on, so my clutch-driving days are over for a couple of months! I have a tuned 4.0 and it one-wheel smoked the old tire on a good clutch dump. These taller tires knock the 3.31 gear ratio down a bit, so I would think it would bog the engine slightly.

Don't fear though, I have a sweet 5.4 DOHC, 3650 5 speed, and 8.8 3.73 Trac-Lok just waiting to be installed this summer. I will "test" them at that time.

 

[AOnorato]

That looks cool as hell!!

 

[HOTRODD77]

Nice job. That looks good!

 

[dream07]

Thanks. I also have lowering springs to drop everything 1", which will tighten the look up a little. I think the slope of the driveway makes the rear look higher also, because it person it doesn't look so jacked up in the rear.