stock mustang pirelli's...?
07-03-2008, 10:59 PM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli
I know 255/50 isn't much smaller diameter than the stock pirellis but I just can't bring myself to go any smaller at all. They are already borderline as it is IMO. A little bigger would be better but that's the issue. Good luck finding anything 255+ that is 27.2-27.8" in diameter. Which is about what I'd like.
07-03-2008, 11:15 PM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli
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255/50 would be wider then the stock pirellis no?
255/50 would be wider then the stock pirellis no?
07-03-2008, 11:21 PM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli
That's the crap part about the 275/50. It's the perfect size if you are staying at or near stock on the front. But the only thing out there is the 450, which a lot of people seem to not like much, and a non performance Falken.
You can get M&H racemasters but then you're running drags on the street and wearing out $200 tires quickly.
We need a 555 in 275/50/R17.
You can get M&H racemasters but then you're running drags on the street and wearing out $200 tires quickly.
We need a 555 in 275/50/R17.
07-04-2008, 07:26 AM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli's...?
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not to try to burst your bubble, but the "P" actually stands for passenger, as in this tire will fit most passenger vehicles, meaning that IT IS NOT A HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRE
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The 'P' in P235/45/17 stands for P-metric. It bascially means its a US sized tire as opposed to a European sized tire. Its not something we need to worry about. Generally what you want to do is fit the widest tire you can on your rims that is ~27 inch in diameter. These cars have come with different rim options so...I dont know which rims you have but Im assuming they are 17X8 (the most common size). The stock Pirelli tire for this rim is 235/55/17 with a diameter of ~27.2 inch. You could get the 255/50/ZR17 Nitto 555s and they would work just fine. Discounttire.com
The 555s have a large following. Personally I have not tried them but a lot of guys have and swear by them. Note that they are a summer oriented tire, since you are from Ontario they are probably not a good choice unless you do not drive the car in winter or they are going on a 2nd set of rims (in which case I would get 18' rims)
The 'P' in P235/45/17 stands for P-metric. It bascially means its a US sized tire as opposed to a European sized tire. Its not something we need to worry about. Generally what you want to do is fit the widest tire you can on your rims that is ~27 inch in diameter. These cars have come with different rim options so...I dont know which rims you have but Im assuming they are 17X8 (the most common size). The stock Pirelli tire for this rim is 235/55/17 with a diameter of ~27.2 inch. You could get the 255/50/ZR17 Nitto 555s and they would work just fine. Discounttire.com
The 555s have a large following. Personally I have not tried them but a lot of guys have and swear by them. Note that they are a summer oriented tire, since you are from Ontario they are probably not a good choice unless you do not drive the car in winter or they are going on a 2nd set of rims (in which case I would get 18' rims)
Note that the Nitto555 comes in 'P' sizes...so according to your statement its not a high performance tire. I think some guys would beg to differ with you.
07-04-2008, 10:57 AM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli
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For what is worth
255/50/17 = 27.1" Diameter
235/55/17 = 27.2" Diameter
you can vary .1" in tire pressure so i would consider 255/50 a stock size tire
For what is worth
255/50/17 = 27.1" Diameter
235/55/17 = 27.2" Diameter
you can vary .1" in tire pressure so i would consider 255/50 a stock size tire
+1
You really can't tell by the few millimeters diff
07-04-2008, 07:04 PM
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RE: stock mustang pirelli
28 Hopup, do you have any closer pictures of the tire? And one from the back of your car looking at the tires so i can see how much wider they are and look? I really appreciate it, thanks.