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03GT1983 04-07-2009 09:13 AM

8's vs 9's
 
Im debating on what size i should get for the fronts of my 03. What are the pro's and cons of either size, and opinions

Steeda97 04-07-2009 09:22 AM

It doesn't really matter. I'd go with 9's and just throw your 245 front tires on them. If you drag race every once in awhile you could just go with 8's if your worried about the slight weight difference.

Are you getting aftermarket wheels?

03GT1983 04-07-2009 09:27 AM

yeah, going with the black bullitts from am.

03GT1983 04-07-2009 10:00 AM

whats going to be the difference between the 245 45 17's and the 275 40 17's besides price?

01FR500 04-07-2009 10:18 AM

The 275 would be a little bit better fir for 9" rims, they are 30mm wider and would provide for a bigger contact patch. I think 245 tires would be a little stretched on 9" rims.

Steeda97 04-07-2009 11:09 AM

I doubt he's worrying about a big contact patch on his front wheels.

Deathdiesel 04-07-2009 02:03 PM

Dude go 18x9 or x10 trust me, i bought the 17x8 and i really wish i had bought the 18s, atleast buy 18s for the back.

mustangV6_04 04-07-2009 04:08 PM

i love the 17 front and 18 back

but the 8 or 9'' wide wheel is basicaly personal preforance

Deathdiesel 04-07-2009 04:34 PM

Really? i figured 9 or10 is better because wider patch for grip.

mustangV6_04 04-07-2009 06:12 PM

well it is a better patch but if its no more than a daily its not anything to really consider

Deathdiesel 04-07-2009 06:57 PM

True, but you gotta admit 10s looker hella meaner.

spike_africa 04-07-2009 07:55 PM

8" front wheels to keep off the extra unwanted weight.


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