BleedinBlue

I'm going to order new tires for my 02 GT within minutes...I am just ordering 2 as the rear tires were replaced just before I bought the car a month ago. Right now the tires are 245/45 17 all the way around...should I order these new two a different size? Would it be a noticeable difference if I got larger tires to put in the back?

nanaki

get 275 40 17s on the back. oh, and get Nitto 555Rs. i just got mine put on and love em.

Bmrb0y96

better traction imo

BleedinBlue

With the 275's?

ShadowDrake

Obviously if you buy two larger ones for the rear, you can't really rotate them. Yes you will get better traction with wider tires... however also you'll hear more road noise.

I have my 245 width factory tires (on the good ol' bullitts) and last time I went for a drive I was amazed at how much more quiet they are compared to the 295 meats for the back on the saleen wheels. Quieter, ride better, easier to steer, easier to accelerate... lots of advantages, however, I can burn them right off in second gear without any issue... something I can't even do in first with the 295 width tires.

BleedinBlue

I've about decided on the 275's. I'll order them tonight.

saenzd

why not go 275 all around it will fit without rubbing and then yo can rotate plus it looks nice

BleedinBlue

I'm sure it would look nice...but I now have two (nearly) brand new 245's on...and the money that I spent on the extra two 275's could go toward many other things

Quick question, hopefully someone is online now to answer quickly. I have a difficult time understanding how different width tires fit on the same rim. How wide of a tire could I go on stock GT Bullits, without rubbing that is. Since everyone seems to be running them, I would guess 275, right?

RiCe_KiLlEr

im getting my 4.10s installed tuesday and next week i was gonna order some nitto 555r drag radials. what is the biggest size tire can i put on the back?? will 315/35/17 fit or is that too big??

TX02GT

The 315/35/17 fit great on a 10-1/2 rim