tire width

dookie2365 · 07-14-2006, 12:59 PM

whats the biggest tire with i can put on my stock 17inch rims for my 03 GT? I want fattttt tires, been lookin at the Nitto 555r's

shad0ws · 07-14-2006, 01:13 PM

I've heard of people cramming 315/35/17 Nitto 555 Drag Radials on your stockers but you rim I would go any wider than 275.

Blk02stang · 07-14-2006, 01:50 PM

Go with a 275/40/17 BFG drag, they are huge!!! I measured the tread of my other rims that have a pair of Yokahama 275's and they were 9 3/4" and the BFG's are 11"s. I think anything bigger would be too big of a tire, especially if you plan on racing.

dookie2365 · 07-14-2006, 01:54 PM

hmm ok helps alot. i got 245's on there now n they look like frigin spare donuts

Blk02stang · 07-14-2006, 01:57 PM

I got the factory goodyear's on the front of mine still (245's) and compaired to the 275's they look like lil cookie cutters. Some people have mistaken and thaught my back rims were the deep dish bullets due to the tire being so wide.

shad0ws · 07-14-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk02stang

I got the factory goodyear's on the front of mine still (245's) and compaired to the 275's they look like lil cookie cutters. Some people have mistaken and thaught my back rims were the deep dish bullets due to the tire being so wide.

Wait until you step into the world of 315's.

dookie2365 · 07-14-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shad0ws

Wait until you step into the world of 315's.

dear god

stage2roush2002 · 07-15-2006, 09:07 AM

Same here Im running 315s and they are huge. They fill the whole rim. I dont think I can go any wider.

Go with 275s. Any bigger on those rims and you will start having tire problems.

dhuskers_11 · 07-15-2006, 03:26 PM

i bought rims that are 18 x 8.5 what would you guys recommend putting on them?

MattJ · 07-15-2006, 03:28 PM

255 / 40 / 18
265 / 40 / 18

those would be your best option.

Mustang2002 · 07-18-2006, 06:54 PM

I say keep the two front stock bullitts and then buy 2 deep dish bullitts for the back, then you can put 315s on the back.

07-14-2006, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
dookie2365 has no legs Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	tire width whats the biggest tire with i can put on my stock 17inch rims for my 03 GT? I want fattttt tires, been lookin at the Nitto 555r's __________________ [font="Impact"]2003 Mustang GT - 5-speed -BBK CAI -Magnapack CB -SLP o/r X -SLP longtube headers -Accufab 70mm tb & plenum -Steeda Underdrive pullies -FRPP 4.10s -Tokico Shocks, Struts, Springs -Steeda Tri-Ax

07-14-2006, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
shad0ws vDUB Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,468	I've heard of people cramming 315/35/17 Nitto 555 Drag Radials on your stockers but you rim I would go any wider than 275. __________________

07-14-2006, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	Go with a 275/40/17 BFG drag, they are huge!!! I measured the tread of my other rims that have a pair of Yokahama 275's and they were 9 3/4" and the BFG's are 11"s. I think anything bigger would be too big of a tire, especially if you plan on racing. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II

07-14-2006, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
dookie2365 has no legs Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	hmm ok helps alot. i got 245's on there now n they look like frigin spare donuts __________________ [font="Impact"]2003 Mustang GT - 5-speed -BBK CAI -Magnapack CB -SLP o/r X -SLP longtube headers -Accufab 70mm tb & plenum -Steeda Underdrive pullies -FRPP 4.10s -Tokico Shocks, Struts, Springs -Steeda Tri-Ax

07-14-2006, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	I got the factory goodyear's on the front of mine still (245's) and compaired to the 275's they look like lil cookie cutters. Some people have mistaken and thaught my back rims were the deep dish bullets due to the tire being so wide. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II

07-15-2006, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 486	Same here Im running 315s and they are huge. They fill the whole rim. I dont think I can go any wider. Go with 275s. Any bigger on those rims and you will start having tire problems. __________________ 2002 Stage 2 Roush (In storage) 298RWHP/276 RWTQ 2003 SVT Cobra (Current Project) Bone Stock

07-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
dhuskers_11 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 149	i bought rims that are 18 x 8.5 what would you guys recommend putting on them?

07-15-2006, 03:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	255 / 40 / 18 265 / 40 / 18 those would be your best option. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-18-2006, 06:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mustang2002 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 57	I say keep the two front stock bullitts and then buy 2 deep dish bullitts for the back, then you can put 315s on the back.

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