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03-02-2007, 01:03 PM

foxtrot

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tire sizes

Hi I have a 98 GT with 17 inch rims. What is the widest tire I can run same size front and back? Also if I wanted to run stagered what is the widest in back I can go with? Oh and rim is measured 9.5 inches lip to lip.

03-02-2007, 01:07 PM

97targa

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RE: tire sizes

275/40/17 all around to rotate, but you may wanna make sure 9.5 will fit up front. I know 9" will no problems! The widest out back on those would be a 315

03-02-2007, 02:05 PM

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RE: tire sizes

are they the stock rims?? either way run the 275/40 if you want same size throughout..

03-02-2007, 02:05 PM

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RE: tire sizes

I was thinking of 275 40 17 as well! I have the rims on now (no clearence problem) and just purchassed 255 40 17 and they look a little small diameter wise. Si wanted a little more width and height to fill up that large space.

Will a 275 50 17 work?

03-02-2007, 02:19 PM

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RE: tire sizes

DD Rims FTW!! I prefer the staggered stance.. 245/45 front, 315/35 rear.

03-02-2007, 05:36 PM

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Those 315 look great not sure i can get them on my 9.5 inch rims. nice to know that width can be run though.

03-02-2007, 05:38 PM

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RE: tire sizes

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I was thinking of 275 40 17 as well! I have the rims on now (no clearence problem) and just purchassed 255 40 17 and they look a little small diameter wise. Si wanted a little more width and height to fill up that large space.

Will a 275 50 17 work?

If you go with a 275 you want a 275/40/R17, not the 50s.

03-02-2007, 06:37 PM

foxtrot

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RE: tire sizes

Why to tall? looks like its the same ratio as the 245 45 17 which is stock? Am I off?

03-02-2007, 06:43 PM

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RE: tire sizes

I need some beef on the rear as well. So lemme know what you decide. I'd like to keep to 2 best tires i currently have and just get 2 new wide ones for the rear.