Best tires and size for 18" BBS Rims

[ZoaFan]

Good afternoon, I picked up some BBS rims and would like to know what is the best tire size for them. I currently have the 17s.

 

[99RT10GTS]

Do a minimum of 285s on the front, probably better to go 295s to help protect the lip of those very expensive rims. The only option for the rears are 335-30-18's. Not a lot to chose from, but at least there is the Toyo 888Rs:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=335%2F&ratio=30&diameter=18&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&RunFlat=All

 

[MarkL]

I’ve been happy with the Continental Extreme Contacts. 335/30 and 275/35. Agree 285 would have been nice for the front, but the 275 is ok. I also did the reproduction center caps that are discussed on the facebook groups. They look great and the factory caps are safely stored. Let me know if you need help with those and I’ll find the details.

 

[99RT10GTS]

Mark, I would love to know the details of the repros. I have a set that needs caps. The Conti tires are a great option. They do come in 285s:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+Sport+02&partnum=83YR8ECS02&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[MarkL]

Nice option for the 285s. Either they weren’t available or I missed them a couple years ago when I got them.

Here’s the info on the center caps. I was pleasantly surprised when the center caps arrived from Amazon they were actually BBS branded.

Amazon
Wheel Center Caps Black 70.6mm (2.78in)/60.6mm (2.39in) for BBS RM RS Wheel Rim #0924467 09.24.467 10023604

Emblems
Facebook - Steady Stevens
Dodge Viper Snake 3d car wheel center caps

 

[ZoaFan]

I’ve been happy with the Continental Extreme Contacts. 335/30 and 275/35. Agree 285 would have been nice for the front, but the 275 is ok. I also did the reproduction center caps that are discussed on the facebook groups. They look great and the factory caps are safely stored. Let me know if you need help with those and I’ll find the details.

Yes please I would like to get the reproduction ones!

 

[Viper514]

Has anyone gotten 345/35/18 tires in the rear? I’m waiting till the continental extreme contact force tires go into fabrication.

 

[TEALLIFE]

Has anyone gotten 345/35/18 tires in the rear? I’m waiting till the continental extreme contact force tires go into fabrication.

if youre not making significantly more power than stock, not sure why you'd want so much larger tires? 335/45 is a drastic difference.

 

[GTS Dean]

Are they 18x10 and 13, or are the fronts wider? I agree that wider front tires are better from a dry grip perspective. Wet performance will be better with the 275/285.

Don't just check the width - you need to check the height of various sizes. Standard G1/2 Vipers run 25.6" tall F/R. Some tires will be 27"+. Taller rears will affect your speedometer. Staggered diameters can give you issues with ABS calibration.

 

[Viper514]

if youre not making significantly more power than stock, not sure why you'd want so much larger tires? 335/45 is a drastic difference.

345/35/18.

Not 335/45/18

I’m looking to get a little less stretch and a bit more sidewall.

 

[ZoaFan]

Are they 18x10 and 13, or are the fronts wider? I agree that wider front tires are better from a dry grip perspective. Wet performance will be better with the 275/285.

Don't just check the width - you need to check the height of various sizes. Standard G1/2 Vipers run 25.6" tall F/R. Some tires will be 27"+. Taller rears will affect your speedometer. Staggered diameters can give you issues with ABS calibration.

Yes, 18x10 and 18x13.

I ended up ordering
Continental Extreme Contact Sport
Rear: 335/30ZR18
Front: 285/35R18

 

[TEALLIFE]

Yes, 18x10 and 18x13.

I ended up ordering
Continental Extreme Contact Sport
Rear: 335/30ZR18
Front: 285/35R18

Good choice....they have plenty of sidewall already in that size!