tire size question
#1
tire size question
right now i have 245/45/17 tires all around on my mustang gt.
The front two are getting pretty dull so i need to buy some new ones.
a guy nearby is selling some 215/55/17 tires pretty cheap with good tread left.
I know they would fit and the difference wouldnt be much, but how would they look/perform?
would they be better in the front or back? (this is for summer only)
also is it 45/55 that makes them skinnier and 215/245 the height?
thanks for the help!
The front two are getting pretty dull so i need to buy some new ones.
a guy nearby is selling some 215/55/17 tires pretty cheap with good tread left.
I know they would fit and the difference wouldnt be much, but how would they look/perform?
would they be better in the front or back? (this is for summer only)
also is it 45/55 that makes them skinnier and 215/245 the height?
thanks for the help!
#2
The fist number is the width.
A 215 is going to be A LOT narrower than a 245. I would not recommend running them.
Not only is it unsafe to run a tire size that does not match wheel size, it just looks stupid to go that narrow.
A 215 is going to be A LOT narrower than a 245. I would not recommend running them.
Not only is it unsafe to run a tire size that does not match wheel size, it just looks stupid to go that narrow.
#4
215 is fine for the front. thats what I have, and its on a stock wheels that 7.5 inches wide.
215mm = 8.4 inches
ive even had 205s on the car all the way around. to skinny for looks but alright for grip if youre driving responsibly. Id prefer 235s
215mm = 8.4 inches
ive even had 205s on the car all the way around. to skinny for looks but alright for grip if youre driving responsibly. Id prefer 235s
#6
rim with on a tire is also not the same as the tire section width, those are 2 separate measurements. for a 215 width tire safe wheel widths are 6-7.5" stock 02 gt stangs with a 17 wheel had an 8in width.
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