Tires on 17 x 10.5's?!?!!?

xcler8 · 03-31-2005, 09:06 AM

I have a stock suspension 04 GT with an aftermarket exhaust.....

Will the 315's fit no problem on 10.5's or should I tone down to 285/40/17's?

Opinions Please

04DarkShadowGT · 03-31-2005, 11:18 AM

No 315 are perfect for the 17 X 10.5s. I have them and Im lowered an inch. You will be fine.

dilo2001gt · 03-31-2005, 04:21 PM

yeah i know someone thats running 335's.

xcler8 · 04-01-2005, 06:46 AM

Cool..I got the 315's.....in fact tire rack had them for $119 per tire!?!?!!?!?!?!?

bshiek · 04-01-2005, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xcler8

Cool..I got the 315's.....in fact tire rack had them for $119 per tire!?!?!!?!?!?!?

What brand tire??

Yes, 315's will fit. Nitto's run smaller than other tires, so they'll fit easy. That being said, people run 315 BFG drag radials on those wheels, too.

wade95 · 04-02-2005, 05:37 AM

Yupp, will fit. Friend of mine has Nitto DR 315's on his 04 Cobra. Whole lot of tire. Once I get my 10.5" Bullitts from here I will be doing the same thing.

xcler8 · 04-02-2005, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wade95

Yupp, will fit. Friend of mine has Nitto DR 315's on his 04 Cobra. Whole lot of tire. Once I get my 10.5" Bullitts from here I will be doing the same thing.

I bought the wheels from partshopper.com for $287 shipped...shop around before you buy!

The tires are sumitomo HRTZ's....they are on special on tirerack right now!

40mach1 · 04-23-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wade95

Yupp, will fit. Friend of mine has Nitto DR 315's on his 04 Cobra. Whole lot of tire. Once I get my 10.5" Bullitts from here I will be doing the same thing.

I would like to go 285's on the back and 255's up front - is that okay to do on the bullits or will they be too small

Nofire · 04-24-2005, 12:34 AM

285's on back with stock bullitts would be pushing it. I run Nitto 275's and they bulge out quite a bit.

40mach1 · 04-24-2005, 11:41 AM

Are you guys noticing any type of performance loss or track time loss by going with the deep dish and bigger tires?

liv4him · 05-09-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 40mach1

Are you guys noticing any type of performance loss or track time loss by going with the deep dish and bigger tires?

Good point, I always wanted to know about this too....those deep dishers shure look heavy??

*Lances03SVT* · 05-09-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by liv4him

Good point, I always wanted to know about this too....those deep dishers shure look heavy??

Not that Ive noticed so far.

04DarkShadowGT · 05-09-2005, 07:26 PM

There is certainly going to be more weight which means it will be slower, however its really not noticeable.

Btw the wheels arent that heavy, my 10.5 bullits the shipping weight was 25lbs. The tires are heavy mofos though.

*Lances03SVT* · 05-09-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 04DarkShadowGT

There is certainly going to be more weight which means it will be slower, however its really not noticeable.

Btw the wheels arent that heavy, my 10.5 bullits the shipping weight was 25lbs. The tires are heavy mofos though.

Yep its the tires>

caballo · 05-16-2005, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcler8

I have a stock suspension 04 GT with an aftermarket exhaust.....

Will the 315's fit no problem on 10.5's or should I tone down to 285/40/17's?

Opinions Please

Go 315 or you'll wish you did.

danbc21 · 06-12-2005, 04:28 PM

I got 315/35/17 in the rear and 275/40/17 in the front, and I have no problems and it looks great to. If you get anything smaller you going wish you got 315’s

Badfish · 06-19-2005, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by liv4him

Good point, I always wanted to know about this too....those deep dishers shure look heavy??

The weight of the rims is barley even a sacrafice compared to the advantages of having wider tires in the rear

MattJ · 06-19-2005, 11:17 PM

Besides, everyone likes to see some MEATS on the back of muscle cars, not skinnys on the back! 315s!!!

timstpetefl · 07-05-2005, 06:36 AM

Just dropped 315's on mine, I'm so very happy I did not go with a smaller tire......315 is a must if you have 10.5

01BlackGT · 07-09-2005, 08:51 AM

I am looking to get the 17x10.5's and was wondering what tire you guys would recommend? I want a good all around tire for daily driving but I also visit the track once in awhile and would like some good traction. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good all around tire that I could drive on every day? By the way I want 315's.

Badfish · 07-11-2005, 03:46 AM

Nitto 555's

timstpetefl · 07-11-2005, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 01BlackGT

I am looking to get the 17x10.5's and was wondering what tire you guys would recommend? I want a good all around tire for daily driving but I also visit the track once in awhile and would like some good traction. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good all around tire that I could drive on every day? By the way I want 315's.

I am completely happy with my Sumitomo's. Yes, they are very cheap, but you would not know it riding on them, and they grip like a dog at the track with traction control off. At $110 each for the 315's I really dont think you will find anything to compare.

*Lances03SVT* · 07-11-2005, 02:54 PM

My Sumitomo HTRZ's cost alot more but I love them too. $850 for all four.

*madmatt* · 09-02-2005, 05:00 AM

Dont mean to bring this back from the dead, but is everyone still happy with the Sumitomo's? Ill be ordering some in about a week. Just wanna see how the treadwear is and how they hook.

*madmatt* · 09-02-2005, 12:42 PM

Bueller? Anyone?

03-31-2005, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
xcler8 Yellow Mustangs Rule.... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC MO Posts: 181	Tires on 17 x 10.5's?!?!!? I have a stock suspension 04 GT with an aftermarket exhaust..... Will the 315's fit no problem on 10.5's or should I tone down to 285/40/17's? Opinions Please __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow GT (1 of 287 Auto Coupes) Performance: Steeda Pullies * Steeda CAI BBK Elbow * Flowmaster cat back Bassani Xpipe * 4.10's Diablo Tune * Accufab 75mm TB Appearance: MUSTANG letters in rear bumper 35th Ann rear honeycomb trim Spring Special GT hood stripes 17 x 10.5 Deep Dish Bullitts with 315's Mach 1 -chin spolier -3.5" rolled tips -black rear spoiler -grille delete -Lower stripe (says "mustang")

03-31-2005, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	No 315 are perfect for the 17 X 10.5s. I have them and Im lowered an inch. You will be fine. __________________

04-01-2005, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
xcler8 Yellow Mustangs Rule.... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC MO Posts: 181	Cool..I got the 315's.....in fact tire rack had them for $119 per tire!?!?!!?!?!?!? __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow GT (1 of 287 Auto Coupes) Performance: Steeda Pullies * Steeda CAI BBK Elbow * Flowmaster cat back Bassani Xpipe * 4.10's Diablo Tune * Accufab 75mm TB Appearance: MUSTANG letters in rear bumper 35th Ann rear honeycomb trim Spring Special GT hood stripes 17 x 10.5 Deep Dish Bullitts with 315's Mach 1 -chin spolier -3.5" rolled tips -black rear spoiler -grille delete -Lower stripe (says "mustang")

04-02-2005, 05:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Yupp, will fit. Friend of mine has Nitto DR 315's on his 04 Cobra. Whole lot of tire. Once I get my 10.5" Bullitts from here I will be doing the same thing. __________________

04-24-2005, 12:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nofire Sooner #65 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: University of Oklahoma Posts: 692	285's on back with stock bullitts would be pushing it. I run Nitto 275's and they bulge out quite a bit. __________________ 2004 Mach 1----Black--------Sold. 285HP, 304TQ I WANT MORE!!!

03-31-2005, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
dilo2001gt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 103	yeah i know someone thats running 335's.

04-24-2005, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
40mach1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ticket City, California Posts: 5	Are you guys noticing any type of performance loss or track time loss by going with the deep dish and bigger tires?

05-09-2005, 07:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	There is certainly going to be more weight which means it will be slower, however its really not noticeable. Btw the wheels arent that heavy, my 10.5 bullits the shipping weight was 25lbs. The tires are heavy mofos though. __________________

06-12-2005, 04:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
danbc21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 159	I got 315/35/17 in the rear and 275/40/17 in the front, and I have no problems and it looks great to. If you get anything smaller you going wish you got 315’s __________________ 02 Torch Red GT Coupe 5-speed -Steeda Tri-Ax -SLP Loudmouth Catback -Motive 4.10 Gears -Mach 1 Chin Spoiler -Bullitt Pedals -K&N -Black Bumper Insert -Raised Scoop Black Designation Decals -Mach 1 Mustang Grill Delete -Black Bullitt wheels

06-19-2005, 11:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Besides, everyone likes to see some MEATS on the back of muscle cars, not skinnys on the back! 315s!!! __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-05-2005, 06:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
timstpetefl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 230	Just dropped 315's on mine, I'm so very happy I did not go with a smaller tire......315 is a must if you have 10.5 __________________

07-09-2005, 08:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
01BlackGT Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 55	I am looking to get the 17x10.5's and was wondering what tire you guys would recommend? I want a good all around tire for daily driving but I also visit the track once in awhile and would like some good traction. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good all around tire that I could drive on every day? By the way I want 315's. __________________

07-11-2005, 03:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,897	Nitto 555's __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-11-2005, 02:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,247	My Sumitomo HTRZ's cost alot more but I love them too. $850 for all four. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

09-02-2005, 05:00 AM	#24 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Dont mean to bring this back from the dead, but is everyone still happy with the Sumitomo's? Ill be ordering some in about a week. Just wanna see how the treadwear is and how they hook. __________________ RPMPlanets

09-02-2005, 12:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Bueller? Anyone? __________________ RPMPlanets