315 on 18x10?

[69496]

I know the spec sheets say not to run on anything smaller than 10.5 but I am still curious if anyone is running a 315 tire on a 18x10 wheel. I am looking at the Toyo R888 and Nitto tires. I know with the Nitto people say they tend to run small but not sure about the Toyo. Just wanted to check if anyone is and what your opinions are? Thanks

[GBodyGMachine]

Seems a bit wide. MT has a 305

[69BRRRD]

These are 275/40's on a 18x10 rim on a first-gen, General Exclaim UHPs,(I've tried Sumitomos and Kumhos, these STICK like crazy, are cheap, and no squeel!)
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/imag...2458942701.jpg
The tread is the same width as the rim. It's a tight fit on a first-gen fbody, but with the right backspacing (5.5 w/12 bolt, 6 w/10 bolt) and a fat rear sway bar it works without rubbing, anything bigger it's tub time.

[4086D9]

Lots of Mustang guys run the 315/35/17's Nitto 555R's on there stock 17x9 wheels. Its not ideal but works fine. The Nitto 315's or more like a 295 than a 315.

[69496]

Lots of Mustang guys run the 315/35/17's Nitto 555R's on there stock 17x9 wheels. Its not ideal but works fine. The Nitto 315's or more like a 295 than a 315.

This is what I keep hearing about the Nitto's. Being that these are going on a chevelle I got plenty of room just trying to squeeze the biggest tire I can. I wish they made a 315/35 though instead of 315/30.

[noobwrench]

Its gonna fit and perform fine, but it might not look right.

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

that WS will give you an idea of exactly how "baloony" that tire will be on that wheel.

[JRouche]

The thing is, if you go with a smaller 315 then is still a smaller looking tire. It wont have that fat azz rear shot you are looking for. Unless you can stand some major side wall bulge. Here is my 285 goodyears on a 10" rim. They are a wide tire for the sizing. I did a ton of looking before I went with the GY tires. I saved abunch of pics with diff combos I saw online. Cause I wanted to use a 315 tire also. If you want Ill shoot some pics to you so you can see some ideas. JR

[69496]

I would love to see some pics. Being a chevelle I still want a nice sidewall hieght to keep things looking right.

[Roadbuster]

This is what I keep hearing about the Nitto's. Being that these are going on a chevelle I got plenty of room just trying to squeeze the biggest tire I can. I wish they made a 315/35 though instead of 315/30.

The R888 comes in a 305/35R18 that is 4.20 inch sidewall. I have them on 18x11s on the rear of my 68.

Jon

[JRouche]

I would love to see some pics. Being a chevelle I still want a nice sidewall hieght to keep things looking right.

Actually I started thinking about it and prolly better to give you some links to where I saw alot of examples of 315s on 10" wheels. Instead of posting pics that arent mine. JR

Some good ones...
http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?p=7637655

Good nitto VS BFG comparison...
http://www.performanceworks1.com/bf_...drag_radia.htm

315 nittos on a 9"
http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?p=8653819

Bottom pic shows 315 nits on 10.5"
http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=845433

Sumis VS Goodyear. Big diff in 315s.. Good picture.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f14/ab...-wheel-371785/

Last thread..
http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?p=8078003