How wide can I go?

PROSTREET GT · 03-22-2006, 09:32 AM

I'm not sure what width my chrome rims are but they currently have 245/45/17 goodyears on it. I want to go with a wider and lower profile tire if I can. Any idea's?
Thanks

Dave

Zaff03GT · 03-22-2006, 10:45 AM

well i had to get a 9 inch wheel to fit a 275 if that helps at all. the stockwheels are 8 inch. I dont know about anything smaller

whitethunder46 · 03-22-2006, 11:44 AM

I would only go 265/40/17 all the way around. Some say 275 will fit, but I think it's pushing it.

dannyb785 · 03-22-2006, 11:46 AM

I had 275's on my ugly stock rims and they fit fine. I just wouldnt go any bigger.

spike_africa · 03-22-2006, 03:35 PM

who makes a 265/40/17? i have never seen one.

I would do 275/40/17 i have that out back with 245's up front.

whitethunder46 · 03-22-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

who makes a 265/40/17? i have never seen one.

I would do 275/40/17 i have that out back with 245's up front.

Michelin, Goodyear F1 GS D3, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Firhawk Wide Oval.

There out there.

spike_africa · 03-23-2006, 01:48 PM

wow i had never seen one or heard of that size ever.

Grimmz · 03-23-2006, 05:20 PM

not to hijack the thread but how wide could you go on a 18x10? I got 275's right not but one had a nail in it and I might wana upgrade sometime soon....

TClark22 · 03-23-2006, 08:25 PM

315's Grimmz...the widest u can take it without spacers on our stangs

but thats kinda worthless...not bashin on sixers, since i own one...but we dont make enough power to use 315's...i would just keep it at 275 unless ur plannin on blowin it or something

whitethunder46 · 03-23-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TClark22

315's Grimmz...the widest u can take it without spacers on our stangs

but thats kinda worthless...not bashin on sixers, since i own one...but we dont make enough power to use 315's...i would just keep it at 275 unless ur plannin on blowin it or something

Theres only about 2 tires in a 315/30/18. One is he BFG DR and the other is Michlenin Pilot Sports series. Wellllllll there 400 bux per tire in that size. lol

blackstallion · 03-23-2006, 10:31 PM

i'm runnnig 295-35-18 on a 9 inch rim on back and 275-35-18 up front...

Black Mamba · 03-24-2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

who makes a 265/40/17? i have never seen one.

I would do 275/40/17 i have that out back with 245's up front.

You should check out Tirerack.com they have all the necessary rim wids for tire sizes listed in the "spec" portion of each tire overview. 275 usually nees at last 9" rims for proper tire bead seal and wear.

whitethunder46 · 03-24-2006, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Mamba

You should check out Tirerack.com they have all the necessary rim wids for tire sizes listed in the "spec" portion of each tire overview. 275 usually nees at last 9" rims for proper tire bead seal and wear.

Yea, we all know about that stuff. But we like to live on the edge, lmao.

Black Mamba · 03-24-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROSTREET GT

I'm not sure what width my chrome rims are but they currently have 245/45/17 goodyears on it. I want to go with a wider and lower profile tire if I can. Any idea's?
Thanks

Dave

I guess I didn't read the ORIGINAL post right?? SORRY:stupid:

03-22-2006, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
PROSTREET GT Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 29	How wide can I go? I'm not sure what width my chrome rims are but they currently have 245/45/17 goodyears on it. I want to go with a wider and lower profile tire if I can. Any idea's? Thanks Dave __________________ 03 GT 5-speed 4.10 Venom 1000/100 shot W/Cup switches BBK LT Headers BBK X-pipe MagnaFlow Catback W/Magnapacks Super Chip 4 BankW/Coin dial Cold air intake Chrome rims UP NEXT: 75MM TB/Plenum Stage 2 CAMS

03-22-2006, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-22-2006, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I would only go 265/40/17 all the way around. Some say 275 will fit, but I think it's pushing it. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

03-22-2006, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,965	who makes a 265/40/17? i have never seen one. I would do 275/40/17 i have that out back with 245's up front. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

03-23-2006, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,965	wow i had never seen one or heard of that size ever. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

03-22-2006, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	I had 275's on my ugly stock rims and they fit fine. I just wouldnt go any bigger.

03-23-2006, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grimmz Jack Touched Me...I Cried Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL/ Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 3,751	not to hijack the thread but how wide could you go on a 18x10? I got 275's right not but one had a nail in it and I might wana upgrade sometime soon.... __________________ 2003 Manual V6 "ETHEL" My CarDomain::Updated 12/31/05:: Engine Start-Up, Rev,and Walk Around , Drive By 3.8 Mustang Forum Exhaust's DSG Registry #0032 Props to Slither for the Sig!!!

03-23-2006, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	315's Grimmz...the widest u can take it without spacers on our stangs but thats kinda worthless...not bashin on sixers, since i own one...but we dont make enough power to use 315's...i would just keep it at 275 unless ur plannin on blowin it or something __________________

03-23-2006, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackstallion Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 184	i'm runnnig 295-35-18 on a 9 inch rim on back and 275-35-18 up front... __________________ Hitech Stage II's= 310rwhp 318rwtq 350rwhp 395rwtq N2O

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