I am considering changing wheels and tires...
...and was wondering if there could be any problem with the computer or traction controls with using the same size wheel and tire all around...

I probably wont btw...
...but at least I wont be concerned about the proportional difference in the height of the tire causing any issues with braking or computer response...

thanks
Stu

 

Most cars come off the lot with same size wheels and tires. If you're looking at getting some new wheels and tires, look at getting something that my give your car a better stance....i.e, 17x8's up front with 17x9's out back with of course a wider tire being out back. Many of us have 17x9's up front with 17x10.5's in the *** end. Check out www.americanmuscle.com or www.latemodelrestoration.com for some wheel & tire packages

Oh yeah, both of those places sell lowering springs to (hint, hint)

 

[QUOTE=02 Ninja;5662161]Most cars come off the lot with same size wheels and tires. If you're looking at getting some new wheels and tires, look at getting something that my give your car a better stance....i.e, 17x8's up front with 17x9's out back with of course a wider tire being out back. Many of us have 17x9's up front with 17x10.5's in the *** end. Check out www.americanmuscle.com or www.latemodelrestoration.com for some wheel & tire packages

Oh yeah, both of those places sell lowering springs to (hint, hint)[/QUOTE]

hahahahahah. nice hint

but +1 to most cars coming off the lot with all the same size tires.. mustangs come stock with 17x8 and 245/45/17 i believe.. so no you wont ahve a problem

 

Changing tires has no effect on traction control.

However, changing tire size can lead to "speedometer error" if you do not keep that into consideration. I'm pretty sure that it will not effect the odometer, but it will mess up the displayed speed. Meaning, it may say your going 35, but you might actually be travelling at 30 or the opposite way at 40.

There are a million websites with tire conversions on them. Also, you can buy a tuner and change the wheel info the computer sees to correct the error.

 

I would just get a tire that is the same overall diameter of the stock tires. You can get a wider wheel. Getting a different size tire will screw up your speedo and your odometer unless you get a tuner.

 

A better stance is what I am actually looking for...
...and I like the idea of 17X9 and 17X10.5

And because I dont want hpwrestler220 to laugh at me anymore...
...Im in favor of lowering too



...thanks...I dont have a problem going to a tuner....good excuse to get a dyno tune while making the computer changes




...I would however be willing to get the right stance wheel look and tire profile...



Thanks guys for your help...
...can anyone tell me what size tires you would put on the wheel sizes:
17X9 front and 17X10.5 rear ...and anyone got a favorite brand?

 

You will be limited to a few street tires and drag radials for a 10.5" rear.

 

10.5 you would want a tire size of 17/35/315. not sure for the fronts but im almost positive a 17x9 would be 17/40/265.

with a 315 tire you are looking at goodyear, Nitto, sumitomo. Some other makers too but they will run the bank, along with good year. Nitto and Sumitomo are your best bet i would say. Sumitomo are cheap and well you get what you pay for. while the nitto are probably the most popular and the best bang for your buck.

 

Gotcha...
...so get what I can get

 

Ill head for the 315 35 17 rear ...and 265 40 17 front