Wheel tire size. Stock 00 GT wheels.

[Dysfunction]

Well i just picked up a set of 99-00 GT wheels for fairly cheap because i can't afford anything new, and hate the '94-'95 ponies. I need tires for them. They're 17x8. Stock size is 245/45s. I don't want this size in the front because i want the front dropped a bit. So i was thinking about putting a 225/45 on the front with a 245/45 on the rear, or maybe even a 255/? on the back if it'll fit. Just wondering if these sizes will fit or if anyone has any suggestions.

 

[eliyarbrough]

I ran 245's on my 17x8's. I even ran them on my 17x9's. I just bought new tires just before I bought my Cobra R's. I had 245's on all 4.

 

[gt96stang]

If you want the front dropped.... Get some lowering springs and do it right.

 

[joekd]

I have 255's on stock rims now, they fit/look fine but in my opinion I wouldn't go out of my way to find them when 245's are so easy to get

 

[Dysfunction]

lol. I'm on sportlines now. It's not a drop i want. It's a proper muscle car rake. I'm tired on mustang sitting lower in the back, and i'd prefer to not cut my front springs, nor buy adjustable LCAs yet. And until i can afford to buy a proper set of staggered wheels it's going to come from tires. From your sig "Get Money" it seems you could use a drop your damn self. Basically i just want to know if a 225 series is ok on these wheels. 225/45 i'm assuming is ok on 8" wide, but not sure completely.

 

[joekd]

A 225 will work fine on an 8" rim, if you go to a 225/45/17 it will be about .7" smaller diameter then a 245/45/17

Now you can combine that with a 255/45/17 on the rear which will be .3" larger diameter

Hardly a world of difference but possible

 

[gt96stang]

lol. I'm on sportlines now. It's not a drop i want. It's a proper muscle car rake. I'm tired on mustang sitting lower in the back, and i'd prefer to not cut my front springs, nor buy adjustable LCAs yet. And until i can afford to buy a proper set of staggered wheels it's going to come from tires. From your sig "Get Money" it seems you could use a drop your damn self. Basically i just want to know if a 225 series is ok on these wheels. 225/45 i'm assuming is ok on 8" wide, but not sure completely.

Actually, my car sits lower than what the picture looks, but that's something else

Well.... It will fit..

I have 235/45 series on the fronts now, and they seem to be ok... But only because i had to get tires and it was all they had...


I don't think it will completely give you the ''look'' you're going for though.. It may just even you out since you say you're rear is already lower than the front..

 

[Dysfunction]

Yea it's not a huge difference, bit it's something. I think my car sits kinda funky because of the tires that are on the stock 16s now. I just needed a quick replacement for inspection and took the first and cheapest thing i could get. Which is like a 225/60 i think. Terrible handling, and looks pretty absurd.

So a 255 will fit on a 17x8? The difference between the 225/45 and the 255/45 is a full inch according to the tire size calc.

 

[joekd]

1.18" wider to be exact, yes I have 255's on stock bullitts right no, they fit fine

 

[OnyxCobra]

I'd do 255/40 in the front and 255/45 in the rear.

That'll give you an inch difference front to rear without messing up your speedo and without stretching a 225 tire onto an 8" wheel. Done.

 

[Dysfunction]

I think i'm going to do 225/45 up front and 255/45 in the rear. Considering a 225/45 and 255/40 are almost exactly the same diameter. I'd prefer to save the cash too. Thanks for the responses guys.

 

[Win]

I always ran 245/45/17 until i stepped up to a 255/45/17. I figure if Ford put it on a 17x8 wheel that i could and it would be fine and i couldn't be happier since i did.

 

[5.Woahhh]

I'd do 255/40 in the front and 255/45 in the rear.

That'll give you an inch difference front to rear without messing up your speedo and without stretching a 225 tire onto an 8" wheel. Done.

Onyx FTW.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Onyx FTW.

haha thanks man

 

[Crone]

Didn't the stock 16's come with 225's? I wouldn't be stretching tires like all them volkswagon boys lol

 

[joekd]

Didn't the stock 16's come with 225's?

Yes they did but if you read his first post it says this

Well i just picked up a set of 99-00 GT wheels for fairly cheap because i can't afford anything new, and hate the '94-'95 ponies.