another tire question????

02wt5sp · 01-30-2005, 01:11 PM

I'm about to get new tires, and have the stock 17"X8" and wanted to know what size I should get. What is better the 255 40's or 45's??? I want bigger than that, but I Nitto doesn't make a 265, and I heard that 275 is too big for the stock 8"

WaterDR · 01-30-2005, 01:25 PM

You will need to go with a 255/45 if you want your tire and wheel height about the same. This is the size I use up front.

As far as the widdest tire goes, I think you can get 275's on them, but I am not sure. I would call Tire Rack and see what they say, just understand that I have always found them to be conservative.

spike_africa · 01-30-2005, 02:29 PM

275 fit our rims just fine.

here is a pic of 275 nittos.

WaterDR · 01-30-2005, 02:59 PM

Dustin to the rescue! Thanks man.

I say so with the 255's in front and the 275's in back.

02wt5sp · 01-30-2005, 03:16 PM

thanks man, I think I'll go with the same setup, 255 45's in the front and 275's out back

MattJ · 01-30-2005, 05:31 PM

Nittos also run kinda small. Their 315 would be like a 305 to any other tire.

WaterDR · 01-30-2005, 05:47 PM

I talked to Nitto about that one and they claim that is not true. But, I have never used Nitto's before myself, but have heard that also.

MattJ · 01-30-2005, 05:51 PM

Ive personally seen otherwise on that. And why would they admit to shafting the customers on size? It benefits some, but hurts others. If I can fit their 275 on my 17x8 stockers, id do that instead of getting 10.5s on the back and running 315's.

01-30-2005, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
02wt5sp rice..it'swhat'sfordinner Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: hampton va Posts: 324	another tire question???? I'm about to get new tires, and have the stock 17"X8" and wanted to know what size I should get. What is better the 255 40's or 45's??? I want bigger than that, but I Nitto doesn't make a 265, and I heard that 275 is too big for the stock 8" __________________ NO MORE GT!!! UPGRADED TO COBRA!!! Mods: magnaflow catback, JLT CAI bone stock dyno #'s 372rwhp and 364rwtq

01-30-2005, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,357	You will need to go with a 255/45 if you want your tire and wheel height about the same. This is the size I use up front. As far as the widdest tire goes, I think you can get 275's on them, but I am not sure. I would call Tire Rack and see what they say, just understand that I have always found them to be conservative. __________________ 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

01-30-2005, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,891	275 fit our rims just fine. here is a pic of 275 nittos. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

01-30-2005, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,357	Dustin to the rescue! Thanks man. I say so with the 255's in front and the 275's in back. __________________ 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

01-30-2005, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
02wt5sp rice..it'swhat'sfordinner Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: hampton va Posts: 324	thanks man, I think I'll go with the same setup, 255 45's in the front and 275's out back __________________ NO MORE GT!!! UPGRADED TO COBRA!!! Mods: magnaflow catback, JLT CAI bone stock dyno #'s 372rwhp and 364rwtq

01-30-2005, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Nittos also run kinda small. Their 315 would be like a 305 to any other tire. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

01-30-2005, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,357	I talked to Nitto about that one and they claim that is not true. But, I have never used Nitto's before myself, but have heard that also. __________________ 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

01-30-2005, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Ive personally seen otherwise on that. And why would they admit to shafting the customers on size? It benefits some, but hurts others. If I can fit their 275 on my 17x8 stockers, id do that instead of getting 10.5s on the back and running 315's. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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