Need some help with tire selection

[GregG69camaro]

Hi guys,
I need some help on tire sizing brand selection for my 69 camaro. I have forgeline 18x8.5 in the front and 18x12 in the rear. I will be running ridetech tru turn in the front. The rear is tubbed. Can I get some recommendations on good street tire's to go with and what size.

Thanks

[benno505]

bf goodrich g force kdw 2 or nitto's
255/40 18 front and maybe a 345/35 18 rear if they make them, or michelin pilots or mickey thompsons i think make them that big

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp?item=Wheel-Tire%20size%20comparer&sw1=225&ar1=60&bd1=17&rw1=8.0&et1=7&sw2=295&ar2=50&bd2=18&rw2=9.0&et2=1&text1=&text2=

this link should help with what the sizes look like next to each other

[Paul Huryk]

On a 8.5" wheel you would want a 245 width tire - probably a 245-40-18 sized tire, a popular size with many choices.

For the 12" wheels, you may want to go with a 315 width tire - 315-30-18 size. There are not nearly as many tires available in the 335 width , but it will also fit on the 12" wheels you have (and be a bit wider and have a little more sidewall.

The BFG Rival, Falken 615K, an Kumho Ecsta XS are all available in both sizes, for a set of 4. I have a set of the Falkens and think they are excellent; the Kumhos I've heard are in the ballpark of the Falkens, and the Rivals are the best of the bunch, newest and most grippy. Keep in mind none of these tires are meant for anything other than dry weather, rain would be quite treacherous...