? about right size tire

stang00 · 10-16-2005, 12:43 PM

well i have a 99 v6 5spd i got steeda ultra lights on the car now and the tires need to be replaced they were on when i bought the car and they are 245's shoudl i go bigger then that or would i just lose power since i have a v6

MattJ · 10-16-2005, 12:44 PM

same size.

Mikes04stang · 10-16-2005, 02:28 PM

really?? the sales guys here told me to get 275 40 17 when i get my bulitts.

*Lances03SVT* · 10-16-2005, 02:39 PM

The bullits will be wider and able to handle the extra size.

Mikes04stang · 10-16-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03GT

The bullits will be wider and able to handle the extra size.

even though im only gettin 17x9???

MineralGT · 10-16-2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes04stang

even though im only gettin 17x9???

You'll be fine with 265...you could probably get 275 but I would just stick with 265's

WaterDR · 10-17-2005, 02:33 AM

With 17 x 9's, I would get the 275's. I don't think there is much of a weight difference in the weight of 245's and 275's. Besides, the rims should be lighter than stock. The 275's will look great.

stang00 · 10-17-2005, 08:59 AM

ok so i have the 17by9 steedas so 275's i should get?

MineralGT · 10-17-2005, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang00

ok so i have the 17by9 steedas so 275's i should get?

What kind of tires are you getting cause some tires tend to bulge more than others so that can also make a difference...I've seen the same rims with the same size tires but the brand of tire makes a big difference, one guy had the tire protecting the rim and on the other one the rim was sticking out farther than the rim.

MattJ · 10-17-2005, 11:03 AM

Ok ill put it this way

17x8 - 245/4x/17

17x9 - 275/4x/17

stang00 · 10-19-2005, 08:20 AM

i was thinking about maybe dunlops

10-16-2005, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	? about right size tire well i have a 99 v6 5spd i got steeda ultra lights on the car now and the tires need to be replaced they were on when i bought the car and they are 245's shoudl i go bigger then that or would i just lose power since i have a v6

10-16-2005, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	same size. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

10-16-2005, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,246	The bullits will be wider and able to handle the extra size. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

10-17-2005, 02:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	With 17 x 9's, I would get the 275's. I don't think there is much of a weight difference in the weight of 245's and 275's. Besides, the rims should be lighter than stock. The 275's will look great. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

10-17-2005, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Ok ill put it this way 17x8 - 245/4x/17 17x9 - 275/4x/17 __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

10-16-2005, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mikes04stang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dallas texas Posts: 495	really?? the sales guys here told me to get 275 40 17 when i get my bulitts.

10-17-2005, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	ok so i have the 17by9 steedas so 275's i should get?

10-19-2005, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	i was thinking about maybe dunlops

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hey focarelli	232forme	Pictures	17	09-24-2006 10:35 AM
Cobra Mustang Question	customstang	General Tech Forum	20	12-28-2005 12:14 PM
300 Hp	PureStang	Modular 4.6L Tech	33	09-03-2005 09:04 PM
Newbie	Slver00GT	New Members!	16	05-23-2005 05:03 AM
my rides	98cobrax2	Pictures	9	05-12-2005 05:59 PM