Tire and spring question

Allnuts · 01-18-2005, 08:50 PM

I'm going to install my 17x8 2000 Cobra rims on my 2000 GT. What is the widest tire I can fit on that rim without having problems? I'm going to lower the car and add caster camber plates too, I was thinking of going with Ford C springs and some maxium motorsport caster camber or steeda 4 bolt..... :rubchin:. I want the car to look mean and low but not too low.

**AdRock** · 01-18-2005, 10:49 PM

I wouldn't go any bigger than a 275/40 on the 17x8

**TrueBlueVenom** · 01-18-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AdRock

I wouldn't go any bigger than a 275/40 on the 17x8

werd. I have Nitto 275/40 on my Bullitt rims with no issue. Nittos give a little extra lip (helps minimize curb rash.

).

Allnuts · 01-18-2005, 11:29 PM

Damn that sucks....Anybody want to buy some rims,lol. What about the caster camber plates and springs? I really like the C springs but don't know which to go with though.

propellerhead · 01-19-2005, 06:42 AM

I've been to a couple of tire websites and for the stock Mustang GT wheels (17x8), 265 is the widest the tire vendors recommend. A 275 requires at least a 9 inch rim. I wouldn't go against what the tire vendors recommend.

Nighthawk · 01-19-2005, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by propellerhead

I've been to a couple of tire websites and for the stock Mustang GT wheels (17x8), 265 is the widest the tire vendors recommend. A 275 requires at least a 9 inch rim. I wouldn't go against what the tire vendors recommend.

275's are fine...everyone has been doing it for years.

oh, and there was no 2000 cobra so i dunno what rims you have

ROUSH67 · 01-19-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

275's are fine...everyone has been doing it for years.

I've used 275's on my Mach 1's (bluestangchick's now) and Toni (enuf4u) used 315 Nitto's on stock bullits with no issues.

Allnuts · 01-19-2005, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

275's are fine...everyone has been doing it for years.

oh, and there was no 2000 cobra so i dunno what rims you have

oh my bad, they are 2001 Svt cobra...well they look like 2004 GT rims....you know the polished ones.I'm not too familiar with the newer mustangs, I'm more of a Fox body person

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whtgt · 01-23-2005, 10:58 PM

I run 275x40's on my 17 x 8 rims - no issues
but I'm gonna go 17 x 9 rims soon
that will look wider with the tires and they will have
room to fill out good.

Allnuts · 01-24-2005, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whtgt

I run 275x40's on my 17 x 8 rims - no issues
but I'm gonna go 17 x 9 rims soon
that will look wider with the tires and they will have
room to fill out good.

:rubchin: ..........:thumb:

whtgt · 01-24-2005, 09:07 PM

01-18-2005, 08:50 PM	#1
Allnuts LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (-1)	Tire and spring question I'm going to install my 17x8 2000 Cobra rims on my 2000 GT. What is the widest tire I can fit on that rim without having problems? I'm going to lower the car and add caster camber plates too, I was thinking of going with Ford C springs and some maxium motorsport caster camber or steeda 4 bolt..... :rubchin:. I want the car to look mean and low but not too low.

01-18-2005, 10:49 PM	#2
AdRock I am the Great Cornholio, give me all your TP Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,125 Trader Rating: (5)	I wouldn't go any bigger than a 275/40 on the 17x8 __________________ '02 Stang GT Just cause you don't understand what's going on ...don't mean it don't make no sense And just cause you don't like it,...don't mean it aint no good And let me tell you something Before you go taking a walk in my world,...you better take a look at the real world Cause this aint no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Can you say "feel like shit?"Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit I aint happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit! And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry, But, maybe you need to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

01-19-2005, 06:42 AM	#5
propellerhead The token Asian guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In Before The Lock Posts: 1,453 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been to a couple of tire websites and for the stock Mustang GT wheels (17x8), 265 is the widest the tire vendors recommend. A 275 requires at least a 9 inch rim. I wouldn't go against what the tire vendors recommend. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT

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01-18-2005, 11:29 PM	#4
Allnuts LoneStarStangs Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (-1)	Damn that sucks....Anybody want to buy some rims,lol. What about the caster camber plates and springs? I really like the C springs but don't know which to go with though.

01-23-2005, 10:58 PM	#9
whtgt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	I run 275x40's on my 17 x 8 rims - no issues but I'm gonna go 17 x 9 rims soon that will look wider with the tires and they will have room to fill out good.

01-24-2005, 09:07 PM	#11
whtgt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)