Tire Question...

[v8venom]

Hey guys just a quick question. My buddy has 275/40ZR/18's, Good Year Eagle F1 Run Flats that he took off his C5, can I put them on my 08 GT?? I am pretty sure the answer is yes but I just wanted to ask you guys here to confirm. Thanks.

Mike

 

[stkjock]

yea you can, on what rims?

 

[rojizostang]

is it just a question about size, or about using run flats? i have 275/40/18's on the stock 8.5 rims (in the back), and they have very little bulge. imho they look really good

 

[v8venom]

18 x 9 Black Bullits. And basically just that tire in general.I have 255's on right now and they bulge a little too. I think it looks badass! Thanks guys.

Mike

 

[ROUSH1711]

I have Michelin pilot sport run flats up front w/ no issues.
The only draw back is, not having an onboard tire press
monitor to keep track when and if you do loose air in it.

The first place I took the wheels/tires too didn't
want to install them w/out the monitoring system.
So..I just took them to a friend for mount & balance.
and I do check them often,just for the piece of mind.

 

[v8venom]

When I took my Fanblades off and put the Bullits on the Bullits didn't have the TPMS so I haven't had TPMS for a few months now. I check them every time I get into the car. My local mechanic put them on for me no problem, the only annoyance is the little orange light. How do you like the Michelin's? I was considering getting a pair.

Mike

 

[ROUSH1711]

Can you transfer the TPMS from the others?

I love them,second pair on the rear actually.
With the Roush wheels,I was able to fit the
315 30 18's back there,the viper tire lol

 

[v8venom]

Yea you can transfer them but it seemed like a pain in the ass because one came off and it took us a while to get it back on so I didn't want to put up with the hassle of removing them and putting them back on. And that's a NASTY rear tire!! I'd love to go that big but they are expensive to replace so I will be good with 275's.

Mike

 

[fullsayl]

275/40R18's are fine, I run them on all 4 corners in conjunction with Eibach Sportlines without a problem.

~Matty

 

[stkjock]

as mentioned the only minor issue is that the TPMS is not set up, otherwise your fine with those tires IMHO

 

[v8venom]

Kool. Thanks Dave.

Mike