Staggered Tire Recomendations - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Bruisbe · 04-11-2016, 01:31 PM

Ok, I just ordered some 18x9 rims and are trying to decide the tire size to go with.

Keep in mind that I have lowered my Mach just over an inch.

I have been toying with different ideas.

245/40/18 in front
265/40/18 in back

245/40/18 in front
275/40/18 in back

255/40/18 in front
275/40/18 in back

Those are the different options that I have priced out, however if you have different suggestions, please offer them up. When it comes to some of the staggered setups and lowered/larger tires, anything besides OEM starts to get muddy for me.

Thanks in Advance!!!

96gt02 · 04-11-2016, 02:27 PM

I would say go with the middle combo, smallest fronts and largest rears

Bruisbe · 04-11-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 96gt02

I would say go with the middle combo, smallest fronts and largest rears

I was kind of leaning towards that one as well, however was also thinking that putting 255/40/18's up front would give better traction in corners...

Not sure if it will make that much of a difference or not.

96gt02 · 04-11-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bruisbe

i was kind of leaning towards that one as well, however was also thinking that putting 255/40/18's up front would give better traction in corners...

Not sure if it will make that much of a difference or not.

probably wont make a huge difference either way honestly, if anything get the larger front because it looks meaner haha but also think wider is also added weight for basically no reason.

NastyNate · 04-12-2016, 07:54 AM

The car handles better with a square tire setup.

Bruisbe · 04-12-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

The car handles better with a square tire setup.

Thanks for the recommendation. I was wondering if that would be the case...I may just put 255/40/18's all around...SO MANY DECISIONS!!!!!

SGT GIPP · 04-12-2016, 02:35 PM

9" rim.. Just put 275's all the way around and call it a day!

ricky bobby · 04-12-2016, 04:08 PM

i think steeda uses the 275

NastyNate · 04-12-2016, 04:43 PM

I run 275 all the way around.

oldmachguy · 04-26-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

I run 275 all the way around.

So do I, but the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas I've been running (for years) are now discontinued in that size.

What brand / model tire do you run?

I'm leaning toward the BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 (not A/S) - I don't want to spend more than about $225 per tire, so that rules out MPSS's, etc. I don't care about road noise, dry handing is the most important, but they can't suck in the wet.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

- Dave

iudelt89 · 04-26-2016, 04:20 PM

I'm running 275 up front and 285 out back

32VALVR · 04-27-2016, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmachguy

So do I, but the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas I've been running (for years) are now discontinued in that size.

What brand / model tire do you run?

I'm leaning toward the BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 (not A/S) - I don't want to spend more than about $225 per tire, so that rules out MPSS's, etc. I don't care about road noise, dry handing is the most important, but they can't suck in the wet.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

- Dave

What ever happened to Vredetsiun? Best tires for the front I've ever had? I used to run 275's on the front and disappointing 315's on the rear. Now the'r'e like removed from the market. Currently running Sumitomo HTRZ111 on the front which work great, and 315 Nitto 555 on the rear which are OK in the the twistdes but are garbage off the line.

TKat13 · 05-01-2016, 03:29 AM

I picked up some continentals 18x9 and 18x10; they are the best tire set I have yet to use. Super quiet on the rode and stick better than Nittos. Ride quality is frankly amazing.

jbrad88 · 05-01-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 32VALVR

What ever happened to Vredetsiun? Best tires for the front I've ever had? I used to run 275's on the front and disappointing 315's on the rear. Now the'r'e like removed from the market. Currently running Sumitomo HTRZ111 on the front which work great, and 315 Nitto 555 on the rear which are OK in the the twistdes but are garbage off the line.

According to my friend who owns Wheel Replicas the company just decided not to stay in this market.
I have them on the front of my car now. 255/40/18's and had to go to another brand on the back when I lost one of my 295's in the rear and went to replace it...

next set i do will probably be 275's all the way around but not sure on the brand yet...

04-11-2016, 01:31 PM	#1
Bruisbe Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 214	Staggered Tire Recomendations Ok, I just ordered some 18x9 rims and are trying to decide the tire size to go with. Keep in mind that I have lowered my Mach just over an inch. I have been toying with different ideas. 245/40/18 in front 265/40/18 in back 245/40/18 in front 275/40/18 in back 255/40/18 in front 275/40/18 in back Those are the different options that I have priced out, however if you have different suggestions, please offer them up. When it comes to some of the staggered setups and lowered/larger tires, anything besides OEM starts to get muddy for me. Thanks in Advance!!!

04-11-2016, 02:27 PM	#2
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations I would say go with the middle combo, smallest fronts and largest rears __________________ 03 Mach 1 JLT Next Gen CAI (fenderwell), VAP 5/8 Plenum Spacer, 10" Ported Short Runner Intake (Roy), Bassani Mid Length Headers, Bassani O/R X Pipe, Mac 3" Catback, March Fluid Dampener, Hydro-boost and WP Pulleys, FRPP Aluminum DS, Ported Throttle Body, 4.10 Gears, 315/35/17's Tuned by Wicked Motorsports

04-12-2016, 07:54 AM	#5
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations The car handles better with a square tire setup.

04-12-2016, 02:35 PM	#7
SGT GIPP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Macon,Ga Posts: 220	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations 9" rim.. Just put 275's all the way around and call it a day!

04-12-2016, 04:08 PM	#8
ricky bobby mach everthing Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vancover british columbia Posts: 715	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations i think steeda uses the 275 __________________ If yur not first yur last! Was 03 mach 1 white automatic 295.1 rwhp 321 ft rwtq accufab throttle body c and L true flow intake tube bassani catted x pipe slp lm1 (after dyno) steeda full lenth sfc kb jacking rails matrix brace steeda front back strut braces Update coming soon

04-12-2016, 04:43 PM	#9
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations I run 275 all the way around.

04-26-2016, 04:20 PM	#11
iudelt89 United We Stang Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Libertyvile, IL Posts: 985	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations I'm running 275 up front and 285 out back __________________ Black Staggered FR500's, SSS Adrenaline Cat-Back, JBA o/r h-pipe, MGW Short Throw Shifter, H&R SS Springs, Bilstein HD's, MM Bumpsteer, MM CC Plates, Kenny Brown Extreme Subframe Matrix, FRPP Alum Driveshaft, 2000 Cobra R front brake kit, MM pan hard bar, MM LCA's, K&N FIPK Intake, Bama Tune, Shaker Diverter, FRPP 3.73s, Moser 31 spline axles, FRPP diff cover, FRPP Traction-Lok diff, Kenny Brown Brake Ducts '04 Black 5-Speed Mach 1, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

05-01-2016, 03:29 AM	#13
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: Staggered Tire Recomendations I picked up some continentals 18x9 and 18x10; they are the best tire set I have yet to use. Super quiet on the rode and stick better than Nittos. Ride quality is frankly amazing. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

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