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Old 04-03-2007, 01:02 AM
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Hey... I own a v6 mustang with GT rims, will 255's fit in the front? and 275 or 315 fit in the rear??

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Old 04-03-2007, 01:09 AM
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What size are the rims? If they're stock GT rims they're 17x8, right?
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:53 AM
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If they are stock `7" GT wheels, I wouldn't go wider than about 255.
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Old 04-03-2007, 02:05 AM
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i have 17x8's in the front with 245/ and they rub if i cut the wheel all the way
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Old 04-03-2007, 02:10 AM
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My drag rear wheels are 17x10.5 cobras on 315/35's with plenty of room. I have yet to find out the "max width" for the front, due to all the wheel, tire, and suspension combos out there.

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stock GT rims you can get 275
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Old 04-03-2007, 08:07 PM
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275 on a stock 8" wheel for street use is pushing it....but I've seen it done.
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Old 04-04-2007, 01:48 AM
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275 on an 8" is really pushin it but on a 9 its fine
rear 315 is plenty wide enough but a 325 will fit with no alterations
on the front a 275 will fit with very very minimal rubbin, only when the wheel is at full ****, i am currently runnin 275's now on a 9" rim with an eibach pro/drop of 1.5"
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He'll never get a 3XX anything on a stock GT wheel.
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Old 04-04-2007, 09:36 PM
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i've been running 275s on my car for over 2 years just fine. i put 275s on the front and i hate it now though. they follow every groove and dip in the road and pull my car everywhere. sucks

275s fit the stock GT wheel, but you'll have a slight bulge. other than that, they actually fit just fine.
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