05slpGT

275s on a stock 17x8??
I have seen this multiple times but i have also heard its a bad idea... So whats the deal? How are people doing with this setup.

stang910

I've done it and it works just fine. Its not recommended by manufactures cause the rim width won't allow a 275 to contact the road properly so theres no since in going that wide on a 8" rim.

Simon1

It also depends on what tire brand you use.

Brenspeed is sells kit with 26x11.5x17 bias plys on the stock rims.

157dB

There is nothing wrong with that unless you dont like the look...

rdsx18

How did I know you would post that? That's a 315 on there, and as for the 275 I guess it depends on the series you choose. I ,however, would not run anything larger than a 255 on there.

Stoenr

I dont think it looks all that good. I run it, but only at the strip. no street driving.
too small diameter to begin with.

28HopUp

I ran 275/50R17 Nitto NT450's (28" diameter) on the back stock 17x8" Bullitts

157dB

Thats why the pic is called '315 on a 17x8'....

Stoenr

My fault, some reason when I seen 275's, 40's just popped into my head for some reason
But the 275/50's is the best fit on the stock 17"s in my opinion.
Not thinking clear.

UrS4

What are your goals with the car.

If you are mostly straight line driving, then it would be fine. There becomes an issue when under hard turning, they taller the tire on a narrower rim allows for more sidewall flex and rolling over the shoulder of the tire. Therefore, there is a higher chance of tire failure/blowout.

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