getting new tires

superGT2000 · 03-27-2006, 10:35 PM

so i'm going to get two new tires for the rear 275/40/17. but i don't if i should go with something between 255 and 275s. i plan on to get new rims. so would it be wise to go 275 all around or smaller in the front.

**TrueBlueVenom** · 03-27-2006, 10:37 PM

smaller in the front. front stick out more.

i have 275/40/17s in the rear and 245/45/17s on the fronts (on stock Bullitts) if you ever wanna see what they look like.

SpectorV · 03-28-2006, 01:47 PM

275's are to much for 8 inch wide rims. Look into the yokahoma avs es100's regardless of what size they are a nice tires. DONT BUY KUMO.

**TrueBlueVenom** · 03-28-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectorV

275's are to much for 8 inch wide rims. Look into the yokahoma avs es100's regardless of what size they are a nice tires. DONT BUY KUMO.

My Nitto 555 275/40/17s worked out perfect on the Bullitt 8" rims, only because of the extra lip on the sidewall that the Nittos have. Agreed that most brands aren't as forgiving.

superGT2000 · 03-28-2006, 08:59 PM

im looking to get new rims 17x9 so 275 are in for the rear but i'm not too such about the front

**TrueBlueVenom** · 03-28-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by superGT2000

im looking to get new rims 17x9 so 275 are in for the rear but i'm not too such about the front

wanna buy some Dante Bullitt Replicas? a pair of 17x9s with Nitto drag radials 275/40/17 (almost no tread left). No curb rash. If so, PM me.

superGT2000 · 03-28-2006, 10:26 PM

wheres the best place to pay for tires. i'm on a budget

SpectorV · 03-29-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002stangGT

My Nitto 555 275/40/17s worked out perfect on the Bullitt 8" rims, only because of the extra lip on the sidewall that the Nittos have. Agreed that most brands aren't as forgiving.

Nittos will work fine because they run so freaking narrow. A 275 nitto is about like a 255 regular tire. Why they do this I dont know. My friends 275 nittos DR's are noticably more narrow than my 275 yokahomas.

SpectorV · 03-29-2006, 09:54 AM

you do not EVER run a tire smaller than a 275 on a 17x9 rim EVER it just looks retarded, you can get by with a 265 on a 18 inch but thats about it. Unless you like the look of a stretched tire over a rim, curb rash, and so forth dont do it.

94+ mustangs work perfectly fine with 17x9 rims up front and 275s

95 GTS · 03-30-2006, 11:38 AM

you should go with a 275 nitto 555R out back fo sho

and a stall/torque converter and gears

bigred90gt · 03-31-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpectorV

275's are to much for 8 inch wide rims. Look into the yokahoma avs es100's regardless of what size they are a nice tires. DONT BUY KUMO.

I had 275/40 17's on all 4 corners of my 01 GT (stock gt wheels) and they were great. I never knew how much difference tires alone made in a car. Going from the factory tires to the larger was a world of difference in ride quality and control. I do not remember the brand of the 275's though.

86sleeper · 03-31-2006, 10:59 AM

hell, my 245's up front rub my huge swaybar.
I have 275's sumotumos(sp?) on my rear and I can hook better on the road now.
I got a pair brand new for $100, that is why i went with that brand.

drawlin · 04-03-2006, 06:57 AM

you could add anotehr rack limiter to stop the rubing, but you will reduce the turning radious a little.

SiLv3R_4point6 · 04-11-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002stangGT

smaller in the front. front stick out more.

i have 275/40/17s in the rear and 245/45/17s on the fronts (on stock Bullitts) if you ever wanna see what they look like.

Ditto I have this setup on my stock Gt rims 17x8. They look perfect.

**AdRock** · 04-11-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectorV

you do not EVER run a tire smaller than a 275 on a 17x9 rim EVER it just looks retarded, you can get by with a 265 on a 18 inch but thats about it. Unless you like the look of a stretched tire over a rim, curb rash, and so forth dont do it.

94+ mustangs work perfectly fine with 17x9 rims up front and 275s

I have 265/40's on the front and they look just fine on the 17x9. They don't look stretched.

03mach1 · 09-21-2006, 09:32 AM

How do those $100 TIRES hold to this Texas Road?

03-27-2006, 10:35 PM	#1
superGT2000 can't wait to get back into a mustang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in the bat cave!!! Posts: 1,876 Trader Rating: (0)	getting new tires so i'm going to get two new tires for the rear 275/40/17. but i don't if i should go with something between 255 and 275s. i plan on to get new rims. so would it be wise to go 275 all around or smaller in the front. __________________ 2004 Ford Ranger EDGE...its still a truck...

03-28-2006, 01:47 PM	#3
SpectorV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Alabama Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0)	275's are to much for 8 inch wide rims. Look into the yokahoma avs es100's regardless of what size they are a nice tires. DONT BUY KUMO. __________________ 2003 Redfire Cobra Convertible

03-28-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
superGT2000 can't wait to get back into a mustang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in the bat cave!!! Posts: 1,876 Trader Rating: (0)	im looking to get new rims 17x9 so 275 are in for the rear but i'm not too such about the front __________________ 2004 Ford Ranger EDGE...its still a truck...

03-28-2006, 10:26 PM	#7
superGT2000 can't wait to get back into a mustang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in the bat cave!!! Posts: 1,876 Trader Rating: (0)	wheres the best place to pay for tires. i'm on a budget __________________ 2004 Ford Ranger EDGE...its still a truck...

03-29-2006, 09:54 AM	#9
SpectorV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Alabama Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0)	you do not EVER run a tire smaller than a 275 on a 17x9 rim EVER it just looks retarded, you can get by with a 265 on a 18 inch but thats about it. Unless you like the look of a stretched tire over a rim, curb rash, and so forth dont do it. 94+ mustangs work perfectly fine with 17x9 rims up front and 275s __________________ 2003 Redfire Cobra Convertible

03-27-2006, 10:37 PM	#2
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,786 Trader Rating: (0)	smaller in the front. front stick out more. i have 275/40/17s in the rear and 245/45/17s on the fronts (on stock Bullitts) if you ever wanna see what they look like.

03-30-2006, 11:38 AM	#10
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,418 Trader Rating: (0)	you should go with a 275 nitto 555R out back fo sho and a stall/torque converter and gears __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ

03-31-2006, 10:59 AM	#12
86sleeper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: deer park Posts: 2,438 Trader Rating: (0)	hell, my 245's up front rub my huge swaybar. I have 275's sumotumos(sp?) on my rear and I can hook better on the road now. I got a pair brand new for $100, that is why i went with that brand. __________________ MIKE '86 GT:high 12's Sold '01 GT:low 11's for sale

04-03-2006, 06:57 AM	#13
drawlin unknown , even to me........ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 757 Trader Rating: (0)	you could add anotehr rack limiter to stop the rubing, but you will reduce the turning radious a little.

09-21-2006, 09:32 AM	#16
03mach1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	How do those $100 TIRES hold to this Texas Road?

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