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dh04 red gt -> rear tire size (5/5/2008 6:36:06 AM)

Right now I have the stock tire size 245-45-17 on a stock rim for a 2004 gt can I go to a 255 or 275 tire on the same rim. I like the rims that came with the car. just want wider tires in the rear for more traction.

  
92stangerang -> RE: rear tire size (5/5/2008 6:40:23 AM)

275s fit without any problems.

rwdfan -> RE: rear tire size (5/5/2008 7:39:12 AM)

I would think there would be some unsafe bulging. I have 18X10's with 275s on them and my 17X9's have 245s on them. Just my 2 cents. [sm=badidea.gif]

P.S.I.cho -> RE: rear tire size (5/5/2008 10:43:49 PM)

you can use a 255 i probly wouldnt use a 275, if you go to a tire shop they can tell you what they will and wont do safely tho

rossn -> RE: rear tire size (5/7/2008 12:02:03 AM)

I was also told 255 safely.  Some shops may allow slightly larger.

Stang9946 -> RE: rear tire size (5/7/2008 8:13:13 PM)

275 will fit fine. If you're really uncomfortable about it then put on 265/40s!![;)]

Mjaga251 -> RE: rear tire size (5/8/2008 4:21:54 PM)

I bought the car with 275's and am still running them..no problems.

sem76 -> RE: rear tire size (5/8/2008 5:27:11 PM)

My friend has a 2000 stang and has 275s on his stock wheels. He says they fit fine but bulge a little which he thinks it causes his car to float a little in the rear if that makes sense. He doesn't seem to get good traction because of that. He had more traction with his 245s.

ronsfun96gt -> RE: rear tire size (5/8/2008 8:53:15 PM)

check some tire places on the internet such as tire rack. They can tell you what tires will work with a given wheel size.

Stang9946 -> RE: rear tire size (5/8/2008 10:27:59 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ronsfun96gt

check some tire places on the internet such as tire rack. They can tell you what tires will work with a given wheel size.


They will say that a 255/45 is the best fit for a 17x8 wheel. But a 275/40 is the biggest you can put on an 8in wheel. I went from 245 to 275 and didn't notice any "floating" or loss of control. If anything, I gained a bit of traction. [:D]

cmanstangs -> RE: rear tire size (5/11/2008 8:44:20 AM)

I ran 275/35 on my 17x8 bullit wheels and they looked and worked great. Now I have a 295/45 on 18x10 on the back of my car with the 275 on 17s on the front. works good for me. Although the back is a little to tall for me on my car. I have a 96 gt.

mustangman02232 -> RE: rear tire size (5/11/2008 12:36:58 PM)

275-40 will fit and are equal to the stock tire height so your speedo wont be fugged[8D]

  

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