tires?
so im getting new rims and tires. there are 3 selections for my rims. money is a little tight so im looking at the first two options. they are really simmilar so i just want to know if the second one is worth the extra 9 bucks.
first one http://www.americanmuscle.com/sumito...255-40-17.html second one http://www.americanmuscle.com/sumito...255-40-17.html thanks, |
why 255/40/17? what rims are you putting them on?
Sumitomos are cheap for a reason. |
that is what is availible for the fr500's for my 98
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Originally Posted by tristang
(Post 323909)
that is what is availible for the fr500's for my 98
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yeah
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255's are too skinny for a 9inch rim IMO. I would at least get 275/40/17 for the rear, the front too if it would fit ok.
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well am only suggests the 255 for the 98
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will the others work
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Originally Posted by tristang
(Post 323924)
will the others work
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i was going to try and make it so i could rotate them if needed. and i dont have a lot of cash. like i have just enough to pull this off and get a tank of gas. till some more pay checks roll in
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If moneys that tight maybe you should wait on the new rims and tires.
I was looking at my 275's out back today and i thought THEY were too skinny. haha. |
I would put 285's on a 9" rim. You will hate yourself if you put 255's.
Also, Sumis are fine. I have a blower and 4.10's and they work great. If money si that tight, then hold-off until you can do it right. |
i hit some debris on the turn pike and i dont have a car untill i get new rims.
and the fr500's are as cheep as anything. and i was gona get them eventually anyways. |
then go with 17x9's all around since you want to rotate them and use 275/40/17 tires. I wish I could say that those will work up front for sure, cause Im just pretty sure they would.
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but that is the problem. i dont know for sure if they will work either. um... i also dont even know what the number 255 or 275 means. but i need to order them like tom.
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
(Post 324121)
then go with 17x9's all around since you want to rotate them and use 275/40/17 tires.
255, 275, 285 are metric measurements of tread width in millimeters. 30/35/40/45/etc... is the aspect ratio (ratio of sidewall height to tread width). This sorta sets itself. 17/18/19/etc... is the diameter of the wheel. |
as long as the 275 will fit the front of my 98 that is what ill do.
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make thread asking all the 94-98 stang owners to chime in about what they are running for front wheels/tires.
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The worst you will have is some rubbing on the front a full lock. You can get spacers that will help if not eliminate the rubbing. The trade-off is slightly limited turning, which is really not noticable since 99-04 GTs already have steering rack spacers. I had 275/40s on my stock 9" rims all around and was very happy with the size. One thing you might want to consider also is; My Sumitomo HTR Z III's seem to run a little narrow. I got 265 for the front and they don't look much more wider than my previous 245s. I don't know is all Sumi's run narrow though.
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