Tire Size for '94 Stang
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Tire Size for '94 Stang
I'm gonna try this post in the 5.0 section as well to see if I can get some responses...
Hey everyone,
So I finally decided to buy a set of rims and tires for my 94 5.0. I ended up getting the 17x9 Saleen replica rims and now I'm trying to decide on tires. I'd prefer to go with the 255/45/17 (instead of 255/40/17) because of the wider profile, but I'm concerned that the front tires may rub when turning. My car is also lowered using the Eibach Pro Kit (1.4" in front and 1.5" in rear).
Has anyone had any experience putting 255s on their 94-98 Stang? If so, what size profile and rim?
Oh, and the rims I bought have a +24mm offset.
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
So I finally decided to buy a set of rims and tires for my 94 5.0. I ended up getting the 17x9 Saleen replica rims and now I'm trying to decide on tires. I'd prefer to go with the 255/45/17 (instead of 255/40/17) because of the wider profile, but I'm concerned that the front tires may rub when turning. My car is also lowered using the Eibach Pro Kit (1.4" in front and 1.5" in rear).
Has anyone had any experience putting 255s on their 94-98 Stang? If so, what size profile and rim?
Oh, and the rims I bought have a +24mm offset.
Thanks!
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RE: Tire Size for '94 Stang
Ive got 255/45 on my 94 gt, with 99 gt wheels, 8 in wide. I think they are the best tire ive had on these wheels. Ive had a couple different sizes but i like this size the best. no rub but i dont have the lowering kit, i have the eibach drag launch kit
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RE: Tire Size for '94 Stang
Yeah, the guy at Tire Rack said that without the car lowered, I could do a 275/40/17 all the way around... but that won't work now. I'm sure I could do 255/40/17 with it lowered but I don't like the thin profile.
Anyone else have experience or advice?
Anyone else have experience or advice?
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RE: Tire Size for '94 Stang
255/45/17 would be absolutely fine. I'm running that size on my stock wheels with no problems. Personally with 255s, I'd stick with the 45 series. 275/40s are almost the exact same height as 255/45s.
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RE: Tire Size for '94 Stang
ORIGINAL: golden_eye
255/45/17 would be absolutely fine. I'm running that size on my stock wheels with no problems. Personally with 255s, I'd stick with the 45 series. 275/40s are almost the exact same height as 255/45s.
255/45/17 would be absolutely fine. I'm running that size on my stock wheels with no problems. Personally with 255s, I'd stick with the 45 series. 275/40s are almost the exact same height as 255/45s.
All I'm concerned about is the rubbing...
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RE: Tire Size for '94 Stang
not to steal your question... But i haev a 95 non lowered and i have the 18x9 saleens with 275/40/18's in the back. Im ordering the 18x10.5 and want to run a 295/30 or better out back.. Can i throw the 275's up front? I dont have the car lowered she is sitting like a truck on the stock springs?
