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Biggest tire i can fit?

Discussion in '96-04 - 2V Specific' started by SoddyRebel, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. Oct 16, 2006 #1
    SoddyRebel

    SoddyRebel Well-Known Member

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    Whats the biggest tire i can fit on my stock 17 inch wheels, the stock tires ate 245/45/17, heres a pic of the wheels if it helps.......
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  2. Oct 16, 2006 #2
    rgs

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    you can try and squeeze a 265 on there i believe
     
  3. Oct 16, 2006 #3
    DropTopPony

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    yeah 265 is as wide as i'd go but i've seen people go with 275 nittos since nittos run small.
     
  4. Oct 16, 2006 #4
    96gt226410

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    I have 275/40/17 in my rear. Bridgestone Potenza RE750 and they fit fine.
     
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    95CALI-5.0

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    depends on what type of driving you do. If you do auto x I would stay away from 275's, too much bulge. If it's for bling, then go WIDE.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2006 #6
    97vertstang

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    i have 275 40 17s on the back of mine with no problems. they are goodyear eagle hp i believe.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2006 #7
    SoddyRebel

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    thanks for the comments guys, i think ima go with 275s
     
  8. Oct 17, 2006 #8
    Lightning Struck

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    that look pretty good for stock 8)
     
  9. Oct 17, 2006 #9
    scarface

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    Looks amazing for its age...wow. you must take excellent care of your ride :)
     
  10. Oct 17, 2006 #10
    97WhitePony

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    i had 275 40s on mine (bridgestones then moved to Fusions)... ive seen guys squeeze 285s but id say 275 to be safe...
     
  11. Oct 17, 2006 #11
    scarface

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    PRoblem is when you get too big, you start ballooning, esentually lose contact patch, and have crappy tread wear.
     
  12. Oct 17, 2006 #12
    SoddyRebel

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    would moving from 45s to 40s make the tires look too small?
     
  13. Oct 17, 2006 #13
    scarface

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    I would think it would look smaller. you are reducing the sidewall. As for it being TOO small? got me.
     
  14. Oct 18, 2006 #14
    jpajkos

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    I would love to have a set of those rims chrome. Or the 99-04 ones I have in Chrome. I like looking stock so people think thats all it is... Is a stock stang then give them hell.
     
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    JonBeast

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    275/40's are stock on 17x9 cobras(my 03 cobra wheels)....the sidewall is perfect.....granted they are a wider wheel than your 17x8s, but the sidewall won't be much smaller. Be careful with that bulge. (Says the guy with 315's on his 17x9 cobras :D)