Find out rim size?

Badfish · 06-01-2005, 06:23 PM

IM trying to find out how wide my rims are. They are stock 2001 GT rims. 17 inches tall i know that. Im getting new tires soon (cus one of my tires has a GIGANTIC crack in it, im suprised its still inflated :violent1: ) and i want to get 275/40/17s all the way around. But i want to make sure my rims are at least 9 inches wide...should i just measure it with a ruler?

dmark101 · 06-02-2005, 12:56 PM

the stock gt wheels are 17 x 8".

USMCstang · 06-02-2005, 01:12 PM

They're 17X8, like Damon said, but I run 275 BFG drag radials on mine. They fit, but they bulge pretty bad. I would stick with 245's for a street tire on 8 inch wide rims.

Sorry, I don't have a pic of them.

Badfish · 06-02-2005, 04:02 PM

dang...i was really hoping they were 17x9's...oh well 245s it is

dmark101 · 06-02-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpringsStang

dang...i was really hoping they were 17x9's...oh well 245s it is

you could always grab yourself a set of 03/04 cobra wheels and run the 275's......

Badfish · 06-02-2005, 04:47 PM

yeah but i'd have to BUY them...id rather spend money on performance

dmark101 · 06-02-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringsStang

yeah but i'd have to BUY them...id rather spend money on performance

LOL!

that IS performance. for the twisties! :toothy9:

WaterDR · 06-02-2005, 06:17 PM

Some of the stock rims actually measure at 7.5 inches wide.

Looks like time to shop for some rims - he he he

Badfish · 06-02-2005, 06:54 PM

yeah mabey some day but im pretty much broke right now

buddyabe · 06-05-2005, 05:51 AM

my 01 wheels are 17x8 and my 275/40/17 tires fit fine and don't bulge much. the 275 tire is only 1/2 inch wider on each side than the 245 size.

dom · 06-07-2005, 11:36 AM

if you use a bfg brand drag radial its wider than the nitto. i use bfg 275 on the 17x8 and theres a big bulge, i think next ill try the nittos, and spin like crazy all day.

USMCstang · 06-07-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dom

if you use a bfg brand drag radial its wider than the nitto. i use bfg 275 on the 17x8 and theres a big bulge, i think next ill try the nittos, and spin like crazy all day.

Same here...but since I only use the BFG's at the track (I have an extra set of matching rims), I can deal with the bulge...I'm hooking perfectly.

dom · 06-07-2005, 11:40 AM

true. i use the bfgs on the streets and et drags on the track. regular radials do me no good

06-01-2005, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 9,146	Find out rim size? IM trying to find out how wide my rims are. They are stock 2001 GT rims. 17 inches tall i know that. Im getting new tires soon (cus one of my tires has a GIGANTIC crack in it, im suprised its still inflated :violent1: ) and i want to get 275/40/17s all the way around. But i want to make sure my rims are at least 9 inches wide...should i just measure it with a ruler? __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-02-2005, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmark101 The World In My Eyes.... Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 120	the stock gt wheels are 17 x 8". __________________ damon 2001 ford svt mustang cobra

06-02-2005, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
USMCstang Secretary of Defense Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, OH...5 Mins from Summit Racing Posts: 355	They're 17X8, like Damon said, but I run 275 BFG drag radials on mine. They fit, but they bulge pretty bad. I would stick with 245's for a street tire on 8 inch wide rims. Sorry, I don't have a pic of them. __________________ ~Mike 98 GT 4R70W Buckeye Stangs - Ohio Based Mustang Enthusiasts

06-02-2005, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 9,146	dang...i was really hoping they were 17x9's...oh well 245s it is __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-02-2005, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 9,146	yeah but i'd have to BUY them...id rather spend money on performance __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-02-2005, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-02-2005, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 9,146	yeah mabey some day but im pretty much broke right now __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-05-2005, 05:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
buddyabe SILVER 01 GT CONVERT AUTO Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: coon rapids mn. u.s.a. Posts: 205	my 01 wheels are 17x8 and my 275/40/17 tires fit fine and don't bulge much. the 275 tire is only 1/2 inch wider on each side than the 245 size. __________________ 3.90 MOTIVE GEARS,ACCUFAB PLENUM AND 75MM T/B,MAC CAI,STEEDA UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS,O/R PROCHAMBER WITH DYNOMAX ULTRA FLOW MUFFLERS,DIABLO CUSTOM TUNED AT HITECH MOTORSPORTS 234.24 HP 271.38 TQ. 14.012 1/4@98.72

06-07-2005, 11:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	if you use a bfg brand drag radial its wider than the nitto. i use bfg 275 on the 17x8 and theres a big bulge, i think next ill try the nittos, and spin like crazy all day. __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-07-2005, 11:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	true. i use the bfgs on the streets and et drags on the track. regular radials do me no good __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

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