08blackoutstang

I found someone that is wanting to sell me his tires that have 98% tread life left and they where mounted on 9" wide rims, i told him mine where 8.5" wide, and he said they would still work... is this true?

Ken04

yep, you can use up to a 255 series on stock 8.5" rims. I've even seen 275's but they bulged a little.

Rdot9

i wouldnt go much more than a 255, looks funny.

157dB

What size are these tires that have the boos
koos of tire tread left?
Needed info for an answer...

I have 255s on 8.5" wide and plan on going 275 next time.
Bulgers corner like sheit...

28HopUp

Not enough information. What size are the tires? Not just the width - you need to supply the aspect ratio as well. And actual tire dimensions will vary slightly between different tire manufacturers, even tho the stated size is the same (perhaps moreso with drag radials than street tires). Check the tire manufacturer's website to see what rim size they recommend for that size tire.

The OP has a 2008, so the stock 17" rim width is 8", not 8.5". He must have aftermarket rims. I forget the width on the 16" rims, but I don't think he has those on his car if he said the (aftermarket) rim is 8.5" wide.

08blackoutstang

they are Toyo proxes 4.....

157dB

OEM S197 rim sizes are as follows
16x7"
17x8"
18x8.5"
gt500 18x9" i be a thinkin

Texas Stang 07

hey perfect for me to answer this cause i have 255 in the front and 275 in the back and i think i have 8.5 now that i think about it... ill send some picks of my fronts and backs see what you think, one sec.

Texas Stang 07

here are my rear tiers that are 275/35/20
and my fronts are 255/35/20
see how thick they stick out for being 275 and the 255 are in. i got both haha
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08blackoutstang

your just chiming in for all my threads haha, so would 275 /55 /20" fit my 20X8.5" and would it look good?