quote:I plan on using a 235/40 x 17 or 245/40 x 17 for the front, and 285/40 x 18 for the rear. Going with the Continental Extreme Contact DW it's a W rated tire and has both sizes. Both these sizes match the original Pantera tire diameter for a narrow body. Obviously the sidewalls will be shorter but IMO 40's look pretty good. A bit of the new look (shorter side walls and taller wheels) but still keeping with the original wheel look and definitely a better tire than what came stock on any OEM Pantera.
Tom, any update on your 285/40/18 tires? What size did you get for the fronts and how do they drive? Also, do you have an opinion on what 17" versions might be like? They are virtually the same diameter (26") as the 335/35/17s. The best choice in that size appears the Continental ExtremeContact DW with has 3 options for the fronts less than 25" dia: 245/40/17, 225/45/17, and 215/45/17. I don't see the 235/40/17 you mentioned for the DWs.
Options for 17" wheels are becoming very limited. The Kumho ecsta XS is, depending who you talk to, either discontinued or "on back order". They had a 315/35/17 (with a matching 235/40/17) tire that I was planning on getting but haven't been able to find any.