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245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/11/2006 5:00:38 PM    Raphs50 Posts: 107 Joined: 8/12/2006 Status: offline I have read conflicting reports on this topic, so I thought I would ask it again. I have an 86 GT with a 5-lug conversion. I am wondering if a 245/45R17 (Nitto 555) will fit on a 17x9 Bullitt rim without looking like the tire is too small for the rim. My original plan was to put 275/40R17 Nitto 555 R drag radials on the back (already done, and looks good) and 245/45R17 Nitto 555s on the front with a 17x8 rim. The problem is the chrome bullitt 17x8 rim is on back order until probably February, so I opted to go 17x9 all the way around instead of waiting. I don't want rubbing problems, so I am thinking the 245/45 tire on the front, but am concerned that that size is a little small for the 9" rim. Nitto's web site says the 245/45 can be mounted on a 7.5" - 9.0" rim. Thanks _____________________________ 1986 GT 5.0, Vortech A-Trim S/C, Cobra Intake, Cobra Brakes, 5-Lug Conversion, TKO 600 converted from AOD, 300 RWHP, 330 ft-lbs Torque Post #: 1

RE: 245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/13/2006 1:23:57 AM    Raphs50 Posts: 107 Joined: 8/12/2006 Status: offline Tire pros? Beuler? Anyone? _____________________________ 1986 GT 5.0, Vortech A-Trim S/C, Cobra Intake, Cobra Brakes, 5-Lug Conversion, TKO 600 converted from AOD, 300 RWHP, 330 ft-lbs Torque (in reply to Raphs50) Post #: 2

RE: 245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/13/2006 4:14:32 AM    Aereon   Posts: 1933 Joined: 8/29/2005 Status: offline 245's will be just big enough get 255's or 265's as insurance against the curb _____________________________ Just your average T56, IRS equipped 03 Redfire GT Mods: -Not Enough pics/clips/wtv of the bucket. http://3.8mustang.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199713 (in reply to Raphs50) Post #: 3

RE: 245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/13/2006 10:41:28 AM    colin@tirerack Posts: 368 Joined: 11/1/2006 Status: offline I agree, it will safely fit but will be stretched and not leave much rim protection. _____________________________ Colin Email: colin@tirerack.com Phone: 877-522-8473 Tire Rack Website (in reply to Aereon) Post #: 4

RE: 245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/13/2006 4:53:07 PM    Raphs50 Posts: 107 Joined: 8/12/2006 Status: offline I agree. I was thinking about 255s, but should I get 255/45s or 255/40s? The 255/45 looks like it would be closer to the correct tire height, but for some reason the Nitto 555s are $45 more for the 255/45 compared to the 255/40s. $125 vs. $170. Will the 3/4" diameter difference be a big deal? The rear tire diameter is about 25.75" The 25/45s would be about 25.85 and the 40s would come in about 25.1". Thoughts? _____________________________ 1986 GT 5.0, Vortech A-Trim S/C, Cobra Intake, Cobra Brakes, 5-Lug Conversion, TKO 600 converted from AOD, 300 RWHP, 330 ft-lbs Torque (in reply to colin@tirerack) Post #: 5

RE: 245/45R17 on a 17x9 rim? - 12/20/2006 12:33:07 PM    boostequipped   Posts: 3 Joined: 12/20/2006 Status: offline like everyone says.  it should be just fine. (in reply to Raphs50) Post #: 6

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