Tire recommendations?

Stang13 · 09-18-2007, 12:26 PM

This is for a 17/9'' rim! I am wanting to run a bit smaller tire up front, but am having trouble finding anything but a 255(not sure it will fit 9'' rim) or 275, already have 275/40/R17 all around and the car tracks pretty bad. Wanted to get the BFG KWD NT's but they only offer them as big as a 255 for a 17'' rim. Got any suggestions guys?

timpryor · 09-18-2007, 12:37 PM

i'm happy with my nitto 555 275's

CobraBen98 · 09-18-2007, 02:47 PM

Go 245/45/17 up front.

Sorry, skipped right over the 9" part.

Stang13 · 09-18-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CobraBen98

Go 245/45/17 up front.

Sorry, skipped right over the 9" part.

Can I go as small as a 255 up front with it being 9" wide?

CobraBen98 · 09-18-2007, 03:42 PM

Sorry, I don't know. Nobody here works at a tire shop?

thatdavidkid · 09-18-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang13

Can I go as small as a 255 up front with it being 9" wide?

you should be ok... 255 is 10 inches... anything smaller though, may start looking a little funny

y2kGT · 09-18-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CobraBen98

Sorry, I don't know. Nobody here works at a tire shop?

I work at a tire shop and yes it will work. 245 45 17's will fit also they just look a lil bit funny. I have 275 on the front of mine and doesnt track at all..have you have the alignment checked? if not check the air in all. if one is lower that can make it pull!

**AdRock** · 09-18-2007, 10:21 PM

On the last rinms I had I had Falken 265's on the front and Sumi 275's on the back.

Stang13 · 09-19-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by y2kGT

I work at a tire shop and yes it will work. 245 45 17's will fit also they just look a lil bit funny. I have 275 on the front of mine and doesnt track at all..have you have the alignment checked? if not check the air in all. if one is lower that can make it pull!

I do have issues with a bent x-bracing, but that only contributed to the problem! Before, whe everything was straight I still had issues! From what I understand, I can fit the 255's on thier, I am just trying to stay away from the inward angle look that you get form having tires that are to small if you catch what I 'm throwing.

What size tires do you have in the back?

y2kGT · 09-19-2007, 08:53 AM

i have 275 35 18 in the front and 315 35 17 in the rear...if u put 245s on it u will get the inward u dont like...my friend has 255 on his and it looks pretty good but really short...265's are just sooo expensive compared to 275's!!! Have u considered going with a 8in wheel? Then 245's fit fine

Stang13 · 09-19-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by y2kGT

i have 275 35 18 in the front and 315 35 17 in the rear...if u put 245s on it u will get the inward u dont like...my friend has 255 on his and it looks pretty good but really short...265's are just sooo expensive compared to 275's!!! Have u considered going with a 8in wheel? Then 245's fit fine

Nah, if anything I will just get 18's and sell the 17's!!!

Either that or I will put KDW 255/40/R17's in the front and KDW 2 285/40/R17's in the rear! Haven't decided yet, would need to find a buyer for my current rims to make back some of the $$$

09-18-2007, 12:26 PM	#1
Stang13 BOOST ADDICT! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (0)	Tire recommendations? This is for a 17/9'' rim! I am wanting to run a bit smaller tire up front, but am having trouble finding anything but a 255(not sure it will fit 9'' rim) or 275, already have 275/40/R17 all around and the car tracks pretty bad. Wanted to get the BFG KWD NT's but they only offer them as big as a 255 for a 17'' rim. Got any suggestions guys?

09-18-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
CobraBen98 It WILL be mine, oh yes, it WILL be mine... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio - GO SPURS GO! Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0)	Go 245/45/17 up front. Sorry, skipped right over the 9" part. __________________ 98 Bright Atlantic Blue Cobra -Bassani X, Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda Tri-Ax, 373's

09-18-2007, 03:42 PM	#5
CobraBen98 It WILL be mine, oh yes, it WILL be mine... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio - GO SPURS GO! Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry, I don't know. Nobody here works at a tire shop? __________________ 98 Bright Atlantic Blue Cobra -Bassani X, Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda Tri-Ax, 373's

09-18-2007, 10:21 PM	#8
AdRock I am the Great Cornholio, give me all your TP Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (5)	On the last rinms I had I had Falken 265's on the front and Sumi 275's on the back. __________________ '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 needed to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

09-19-2007, 08:53 AM	#10
y2kGT Is that a mach? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0)	i have 275 35 18 in the front and 315 35 17 in the rear...if u put 245s on it u will get the inward u dont like...my friend has 255 on his and it looks pretty good but really short...265's are just sooo expensive compared to 275's!!! Have u considered going with a 8in wheel? Then 245's fit fine __________________ Y2kGT-Just another 4-6 1995GTVERT-DD 1989LXVERT-waiting to be reborn!

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