275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
07-28-2007, 10:56 PM
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275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
Do 275 fit fine without any rubbing or damage on the stock GT 5 spoke 17inch pony rims? ( 2000 mustang GT)
07-28-2007, 11:05 PM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
Wrong section.
Yeah, I run 275/40/17 on my stock 17x8 wheels. You'll be fine.
07-29-2007, 03:11 AM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
the ideal rim size in 9 inches, but as said you'll be fine.
07-29-2007, 02:15 PM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
do it they look so good
07-29-2007, 07:34 PM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
They fit fine!
07-29-2007, 08:19 PM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
they'll bulge out a little, im gonna be putting my D/R on my stock wheels 275/35/17's
07-30-2007, 06:50 AM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
275's arewhat mine has on it, and they look so sweet.
07-30-2007, 07:56 AM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
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they'll bulge out a little, im gonna be putting my D/R on my stock wheels 275/35/17's
A 35 sidewall on a 275 is going to reduce your tire diameter (not to mention be a dammed short tire) you want to go with a 275/40/R17
07-30-2007, 07:59 AM
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RE: 275 tires on stock GT pony rims?
Anyone know if 245's will fit on a 9 inch wheel? I need two front tires, but only need them for like 6 months. Trying to buy a used pair for like $50.
07-30-2007, 08:12 AM
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Anyone know if 245's will fit on a 9 inch wheel? I need two front tires, but only need them for like 6 months. Trying to buy a used pair for like $50.
looking on summit racing for a radom brand 245/45/R17 this is what I get:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
It says the max rim width is 9 inches