Just bought new rims! Question on tires..
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Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/21/2007 7:25:30 PM
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KSUWildcatFan
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I just bought a set of OEM Cobra rims for my '94 GT on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290181802217&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019) and I'm just curious on how big of tires I can fit on those?
My apologies if this has been addressed a million times. I came up with nada when I searched.
Thanks,
-Jordan
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/21/2007 7:32:42 PM
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sgtbraddick
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Ok the ebay page didn't show up what size rims are they? If they are 17X9 I have been running BGF 275/40/17 I know you can go to like a 295 size but I bought a set of 17X10.5 for the back put the 275's on the 10.5's but after I wear these out I'm going 315/35/17 next.
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/21/2007 7:38:01 PM
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sgtbraddick
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thinking 275 -305 275/40's for sure.
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/21/2007 7:45:19 PM
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KSUWildcatFan
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That'd be just fine. :)
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 5:00:06 PM
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Looks like the "stock size" is 245/45..Should I get something else, or just go with the standard size?
I had considered getting wider tires for the rear, but I don't really want to deal with the hassle of not being able to rotate from front-to-rear.
I'm not looking to spend a fortune here, but I don't want total crap, either. Keep in mind, my Mustang is essentially bone-stock and isn't (and likely won't ever be) exactly a 'drag vehicle'. It's a glorified daily-driver/recreational vehicle that needs a paint job. :\
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 7:00:50 PM
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88Mach1
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i've got 245/45s front and back on 17 x 9s. i've got the nitto 555s. they're very good on dry pavement. pretty good in the rain. and terrible in the snow. they're pretty cheap too. i think they were a little over $100 a piece.
they only thing that sucks about them is they're directional, so you can only rotate them front to back not side to side.
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 7:17:43 PM
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Heh.
Thanks for the info. Doesn't driving a Mustang in the snow pretty much suck no matter what? :P
IMO, that's why I bought my '01 Expedition, even though it's 2WD..
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 7:37:38 PM
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88Mach1
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Heh.
Thanks for the info. Doesn't driving a Mustang in the snow pretty much suck no matter what? :P
IMO, that's why I bought my '01 Expedition, even though it's 2WD..
yeah i suppose you're right! 
that's why i don't. i just tried to move it in my driveway, and it took me like 20 min. 
i got a 97 dakota. 4wd ftw!!
even though your expedition is only 2wd, i'm sure it's alot better than the stang. in fact, i know it is.
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 7:54:21 PM
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Yeah, it's definitely better than the Mustang.. The snow doesn't really get bad enough here to "require" 4WD, although it's always helpful in the snow.
I don't even bother trying to drive the Mustang in the snow. No way it's worth the effort (heh), especially since it's a convertible. It's, uh, a tad bit chilly inside. :P
The Mustang has been sitting in my garage for a few months now.. Gawd, I need some money to paint it. :(
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 8:56:18 PM
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88Mach1
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No way it's worth the effort (heh), especially since it's a convertible. It's, uh, a tad bit chilly inside. :P
isn't that what the heater is for?
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Gawd, I need some money to paint it. :(
haha! you and me both buddy!
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 9:23:51 PM
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No way it's worth the effort (heh), especially since it's a convertible. It's, uh, a tad bit chilly inside. :P
isn't that what the heater is for?
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Gawd, I need some money to paint it. :(
haha! you and me both buddy!
Yeah, the heater works fine, but the remote start on the Expedition is better. ;)
The painting issue is a nightmare. I've been told that it's likely going to run me $4,000+ and it just doesn't seem worth it when my car's barely even going to be worth that (after paint). :( I've got barbed-wire scratches down the passenger side of my car, so I have to do something, but gawd, $4,000? :(
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 9:43:45 PM
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88Mach1
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oooooh remote start. i'm jealous. i wish my truck had that.
$4000? ouch! sounds like yours is worse than mine. mine just has the clear coat flaking off.
i'm probably going to paint mine myself. duplicolor has a kit for like $60 (primer, paint, & clear)
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=401129+323375+115&autoview=sku
i know it's not going to turn out perfect. but i figure i can't make it look any worse, right?
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RE: Just bought new rims! Question on tires.. - 11/23/2007 10:07:34 PM
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88Mach1
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aaahhh that's not that bad. it'll buff right out.
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