Saleen#468

anyone running a 275/40-17 drag radial on a stock 05+ mustang gt wheel? just wondering if it will work because im looking at a cheap option for the track

06VistaBlueGT

I did it last year with no problems. The rim is a little narrow but I compensated for that at the track by running them at 12-15 psi. They hooked like crazy. This year I did go with some 17x9 bullets for my drag radials. A lot of people on here have done it with little or no problems.

Here is a video of a burnout at the last year, you can see the Mickey's on the stock rims.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0lFJgDtZPNg

Disclaimer: this is know way telling you you won't have any issues. I'm just telling you I did not.

Stoenr

I use that setup at the strip, but I do not drive to the track on them. No issues down the 1/4 and back. You can feel it get a little squirrly once you get up there in speed tho. Mostly due to the underinflated tire ran on the strip.

06VistaBlueGT

Unfortunately, I'm a 35-40 minute drive away from the track so i don't have time to change the tires at the track on friday nights after work, I change my tires the night before then drive to the track. I was surprised at how well they did on the road. They have a tendency to follow any irregularities in the road but other than that they were fine.

Stoenr

With proper pressure, sure they will ride ok. just avoid and aggresive turning, and take it easy on the gas so you dont put too much wear on them.

Looks a little funny too, lol. Next time Ill snap pics with the 275/40/17 on the rear and 255/45/18 on front.

06VistaBlueGT

They are little short. I had some ricers laughing at them at the track once, but they shut up after they got stomped on. I am planning on going with M&H racemasters this season. They make a 275/50 and 325/45, both of which fill the wheel wells nicely. Surprisingly M&H claims the 325's will fit fine on a 9" rim.

Saleen#468

thanks guys. ill be running thm with my stock 20's in the front so im sure they will look funny.

Stoenr

Haha, be sure to get pics

Simon1

Looks will be long forgotten when you smoke down the 1/4.

DarkFireGT

Here's the Racemaster 325's on a 17x9. They fit perfectly. M&H's sizes run small. Haven't run them yet, just pulled the car out and took a pic. But Those who've run this setup have gotta fantastic 60's. For a 17x8, I'd go with the 275 and you'ld be fine.