Tires -- Need Input

**AdRock** · 08-11-2004, 08:57 PM

Alright, I've got some 17x9 rims coming in the mail. Now I was planning on just switching over the tires I have now onto the new ones, however, I'm uneasy about stretching the stock 245/45/17's on to an inch wider rim. I have 275/40/17's in the back already so those will be fine.

What are your suggestions on sizes for the front? I don't want to go 275/40 so anything below that. I was thinking about some 265/40/s maybe? Or even 255/45's. Or should I just put the stockers that I have now?

**1SLO85** · 08-11-2004, 09:22 PM

Go with 275/40/17 all the way around.

leo95 · 08-11-2004, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3GT

Go with 275/40/17 all the way around.

^^^Dito

Nighthawk · 08-12-2004, 01:04 PM

the 245/45-17's will be fine for the front...they just dont look that great.

kumho makes the 711 in 255/40-17 (you dont want 255/45-17 because they will be taller than the rear tires, which would look funny) and they're only $75 each or so

Mr. Nice Guy · 08-20-2004, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

the 245/45-17's will be fine for the front...they just dont look that great.

kumho makes the 711 in 255/40-17 (you dont want 255/45-17 because they will be taller than the rear tires, which would look funny) and they're only $75 each or so

and nittos 555R 275s for the rear

w00t · 08-20-2004, 09:22 AM

Get some Nitto's! Stat!

foxracermenace · 08-20-2004, 07:21 PM

bfgs would be nice also.

LugNutZ · 08-20-2004, 07:32 PM

I would wait till "VIC' answers, he's the tire expert....

sorry Vic... :drevil:

**TrueBlueVenom** · 08-20-2004, 07:38 PM

throw the 275s on the front and 315s on the rear.

**AdRock** · 08-21-2004, 12:39 AM

I've already had the rims and tires put on. 265/40 Falkens on the front and 275/40 Sumitomo's on the back. I already had the Sumitomo's, they're only a month or two old, and I got a good deal on the Falkens. I wish I had the money for some DR's but that's not happenin' anytime soon. the Sumitomo's hook just fine when warmed up.

08-11-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
AdRock If you hate me, then read my sig Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,425 Trader Rating: (5)	Tires -- Need Input Alright, I've got some 17x9 rims coming in the mail. Now I was planning on just switching over the tires I have now onto the new ones, however, I'm uneasy about stretching the stock 245/45/17's on to an inch wider rim. I have 275/40/17's in the back already so those will be fine. What are your suggestions on sizes for the front? I don't want to go 275/40 so anything below that. I was thinking about some 265/40/s maybe? Or even 255/45's. Or should I just put the stockers that I have now? __________________ '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

08-11-2004, 09:22 PM	#2
1SLO85 THE OLD SCHOOL MODERATOR Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the 9 second zone. Posts: 6,217 Trader Rating: (0)	Go with 275/40/17 all the way around. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT-Yeah, it's FAST 2009 Hemi Orange Challenger R/T

08-12-2004, 01:04 PM	#4
Nighthawk technology > displacement Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4,669 Trader Rating: (6)	the 245/45-17's will be fine for the front...they just dont look that great. kumho makes the 711 in 255/40-17 (you dont want 255/45-17 because they will be taller than the rear tires, which would look funny) and they're only $75 each or so __________________ My Garage

08-20-2004, 07:21 PM	#7
foxracermenace Its all about Jacob and Daphne! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 2,203 Trader Rating: (0)	bfgs would be nice also. __________________

08-20-2004, 07:32 PM	#8
LugNutZ GO SPURS GO Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (0)	I would wait till "VIC' answers, he's the tire expert.... sorry Vic... :drevil: __________________ 1984 GT 1993 GT 2004 GT R.I.P 2003 F-150 4.6l 2007 GT

08-20-2004, 09:22 AM	#6
w00t w00t! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 463 Trader Rating: (0)	Get some Nitto's! Stat!

08-20-2004, 07:38 PM	#9
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,825 Trader Rating: (0)	throw the 275s on the front and 315s on the rear.

08-21-2004, 12:39 AM	#10
AdRock If you hate me, then read my sig Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,425 Trader Rating: (5)	I've already had the rims and tires put on. 265/40 Falkens on the front and 275/40 Sumitomo's on the back. I already had the Sumitomo's, they're only a month or two old, and I got a good deal on the Falkens. I wish I had the money for some DR's but that's not happenin' anytime soon. the Sumitomo's hook just fine when warmed up. __________________ '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

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