275 wide tires on OEM rims...step inside please if you have them
10-16-2009, 05:31 PM
#12
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,496
That's all I have right now. As far as looks it doesnt stick out from the fender and it looks kinda short on the car. They fit on the rims very well and have a slight tire buldge that looks very well.
I'll make no promises but if i have time tommorow I will put one of them on the car and take a bunch of pics, that way everyone will have them!!!
I'll make no promises but if i have time tommorow I will put one of them on the car and take a bunch of pics, that way everyone will have them!!!
10-16-2009, 07:52 PM
#13
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,211
10-16-2009, 07:55 PM
#14
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Wheeling, IL
Posts: 3,748
Also, GT500 wheels are 9 inches, not 9.5 inch.
Also, a Nitto 275 will fit fine on an 8 inch rim. It will have the slightest bulge, but nothing at all major.
It really depends on the tire. I managed to get a 315 Nitto on my 9 inch rim, and a 275 Toyo(which runs just as big as BFG or Goodyear) with no problems.
Also, a Nitto 275 will fit fine on an 8 inch rim. It will have the slightest bulge, but nothing at all major.
It really depends on the tire. I managed to get a 315 Nitto on my 9 inch rim, and a 275 Toyo(which runs just as big as BFG or Goodyear) with no problems.
10-16-2009, 09:35 PM
#15
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Pa
Posts: 763
Also, Aside from Drag Radial/slick type tires, there is not a single manufacture I have found that will recommend larger than a 255/50 for an 8" wide rim. I had a set of 255/50 on 17x8's (still do actually) and the amount of sidewall roll in a normal highway driving condition was pretty bad. I wouldn't suggest a 275 on an 8" rim under any circustances...
10-16-2009, 09:50 PM
#16
Wrong on both accounts. The GT500 rims ARE 9.5. Check any Ford racing publication.
Also, Aside from Drag Radial/slick type tires, there is not a single manufacture I have found that will recommend larger than a 255/50 for an 8" wide rim. I had a set of 255/50 on 17x8's (still do actually) and the amount of sidewall roll in a normal highway driving condition was pretty bad. I wouldn't suggest a 275 on an 8" rim under any circustances...
Also, Aside from Drag Radial/slick type tires, there is not a single manufacture I have found that will recommend larger than a 255/50 for an 8" wide rim. I had a set of 255/50 on 17x8's (still do actually) and the amount of sidewall roll in a normal highway driving condition was pretty bad. I wouldn't suggest a 275 on an 8" rim under any circustances...
10-16-2009, 11:22 PM
#17
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,211
sorry, I had assumed the 17" rims were like my OEM Bullitts and were 8.5" wide
I'll be running the 275 on 8.5" wide...and I know that is pushing it. I agree 100% that 8" is too little rim for that sidewall height.
I'll be running the 275 on 8.5" wide...and I know that is pushing it. I agree 100% that 8" is too little rim for that sidewall height.
10-17-2009, 05:14 PM
#18
Cut & Paste Expert
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 13,322
Once again you rise to the occasion, Tylus. 
OEM 17s are not 8.5" wide.
They are 8" wide.
I have 18x8.5s and am going to the 275/40-18s.
They are .75 wider so 3/8" wider inside and 3/8" wider outside.
They dont bulge or stick out.
Pull the trigger and lets see what fits on your OEM 17x8" OEM stockers...
Man the misinformation is a flying round this post.
8"
no 8.5"
9"
no 9.5"
16x7 39mm offset
17x8 45mm offset
18x8.5 50mm offset
FR500 18x9.5 ?50mm offset?
OEM 17s are not 8.5" wide.
They are 8" wide.
I have 18x8.5s and am going to the 275/40-18s.
They are .75 wider so 3/8" wider inside and 3/8" wider outside.
They dont bulge or stick out.
Pull the trigger and lets see what fits on your OEM 17x8" OEM stockers...
Man the misinformation is a flying round this post.
8"
no 8.5"
9"
no 9.5"
16x7 39mm offset
17x8 45mm offset
18x8.5 50mm offset
FR500 18x9.5 ?50mm offset?
Last edited by 157dB; 10-17-2009 at 05:17 PM.
10-17-2009, 06:39 PM
#19
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,211
Once again you rise to the occasion, Tylus.
OEM 17s are not 8.5" wide.
They are 8" wide.
I have 18x8.5s and am going to the 275/40-18s.
They are .75 wider so 3/8" wider inside and 3/8" wider outside.
They dont bulge or stick out.
Pull the trigger and lets see what fits on your OEM 17x8" OEM stockers...
Man the misinformation is a flying round this post.
8"
no 8.5"
9"
no 9.5"
16x7 39mm offset
17x8 45mm offset
18x8.5 50mm offset
FR500 18x9.5 ?50mm offset?
OEM 17s are not 8.5" wide.
They are 8" wide.
I have 18x8.5s and am going to the 275/40-18s.
They are .75 wider so 3/8" wider inside and 3/8" wider outside.
They dont bulge or stick out.
Pull the trigger and lets see what fits on your OEM 17x8" OEM stockers...
Man the misinformation is a flying round this post.
8"
no 8.5"
9"
no 9.5"
16x7 39mm offset
17x8 45mm offset
18x8.5 50mm offset
FR500 18x9.5 ?50mm offset?
and if you further bothered to read anything, you would see that I HAVE OEM 18" BULLITTS THAT ARE 8.5" WIDE and not 17" rims.
You however just jump into 99% of threads with guns blazing and only 1/2 aware of the discussion.
Try something for me the next time you bother to post something.
Fully Read...Digest It...Understand the Question/Statement...Then Comment
Many people would appreciate this approach. And you'd actually make worthwhile comments that are germaine to the discussion.
BTW, when I say read the post...that means all the posts. Wouldn't want you to say something stupid again because you skimmed over post #1 and then threw your $0.02 into the scheme.
Many people would appreciate this approach. And you'd actually make worthwhile comments that are germaine to the discussion.
BTW, when I say read the post...that means all the posts. Wouldn't want you to say something stupid again because you skimmed over post #1 and then threw your $0.02 into the scheme.
people like yourself are the reasons why forums degenerate into a bunch of squabbling little children who ask retarded questions daily, and never have any useful contributions.
sorry that I assumed something like that about those 17" rims. but I was corrected by another member, and I have taken that onboard...which strangly enough is all in the posts prior to yours 
I think I will shortly place you onto my ignore list 157bd. like many other people on MF.
your attitude is not warranted, and frankly is annoying as hell. feel free to drop some of the attitude. I'm quite surprised you haven't been banned for some of your behaviour. On several of the other boards I frequent, you would have already been Suspended at the very least. But for some reason MF is more lenient
I think I will shortly place you onto my ignore list 157bd. like many other people on MF.
your attitude is not warranted, and frankly is annoying as hell. feel free to drop some of the attitude. I'm quite surprised you haven't been banned for some of your behaviour. On several of the other boards I frequent, you would have already been Suspended at the very least. But for some reason MF is more lenient
10-17-2009, 09:23 PM
#20
Multi-Tasking Moderator!
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Detroit Rock City!
Posts: 15,618
you are an idiot who assumes he is all knowing. If you'd bother to read the posts prior to yours, you would see that I have already been corrected, and I acknowledged that the OEM 17" rims are only 8" wide
and if you further bothered to read anything, you would see that I HAVE OEM 18" BULLITTS THAT ARE 8.5" WIDE and not 17" rims.
and if you further bothered to read anything, you would see that I HAVE OEM 18" BULLITTS THAT ARE 8.5" WIDE and not 17" rims.
You however just jump into 99% of threads with guns blazing and only 1/2 aware of the discussion.
people like yourself are the reasons why forums degenerate into a bunch of squabbling little children who ask retarded questions daily, and never have any useful contributions.Try something for me the next time you bother to post something.
Fully Read...Digest It...Understand the Question/Statement...Then Comment
Many people would appreciate this approach. And you'd actually make worthwhile comments that are germaine to the discussion.
BTW, when I say read the post...that means all the posts. Wouldn't want you to say something stupid again because you skimmed over post #1 and then threw your $0.02 into the scheme.
Many people would appreciate this approach. And you'd actually make worthwhile comments that are germaine to the discussion.
BTW, when I say read the post...that means all the posts. Wouldn't want you to say something stupid again because you skimmed over post #1 and then threw your $0.02 into the scheme.
sorry that I assumed something like that about those 17" rims. but I was corrected by another member, and I have taken that onboard...which strangly enough is all in the posts prior to yours
I think I will shortly place you onto my ignore list 157bd. like many other people on MF.
your attitude is not warranted, and frankly is annoying as hell. feel free to drop some of the attitude. I'm quite surprised you haven't been banned for some of your behaviour. On several of the other boards I frequent, you would have already been Suspended at the very least. But for some reason MF is more lenient
I think I will shortly place you onto my ignore list 157bd. like many other people on MF.
your attitude is not warranted, and frankly is annoying as hell. feel free to drop some of the attitude. I'm quite surprised you haven't been banned for some of your behaviour. On several of the other boards I frequent, you would have already been Suspended at the very least. But for some reason MF is more lenient
Hate to say this Tylus but in this thread and with his post he has not broken any rules.....just pushed some buttons on a member that is fed up with it.
I don't condone his responses to many on the forum and have stepped in many times to diffuse the situation and removed some posts.
All the moderators and ADMIN are aware of him and he is on our radar......he is walking a thin line and he knows when to quit before infractions or PA or banning (most of the time).
Time will tell......any responses to what I wrote or what Tylus wrote can be sent to me via PM...any retalitory post or thread will result in a BAN......