275/40/ZR17 on a 17x8 GT Rim

281CI96Coupe · Oct 19, 2007

Hey, how you doing guys! I was searching in the Tech/Talk for similiar threads but couldn't find anything decent. I need some help with you tire guru's...Would a 275/40/ZR17 tire fit on my stock 17's that came with the car. I really love these rims because they are unique. You do not really see them everyday so I want to put the biggest tire it can get in the rear.

Anybody have done this yet, or have pics? I'm afraid it might be to big for the rim. Thanks...

-Nathan

BennyBlown2v · Oct 19, 2007

Yeah it will fit - but there is no reason to go quite that big. Really a 245-255 is wide enough for an 8" wheel (depending on brand of tire).

I do run a 275/40/17 drag radial on a extra pair of wheels - they fit but bulge over quite a bit, handling certainly compromised.

fudleyd · Oct 19, 2007

BennyBlown2v said:
Yeah it will fit - but there is no reason to go quite that big. Really a 245-255 is wide enough for an 8" wheel (depending on brand of tire).

I do run a 275/40/17 drag radial on a extra pair of wheels - they fit but bulge over quite a bit, handling certainly compromised.

+1

They bulge a little too much for my taste but they will fit. I used to have 255's on my stockers and they looked pretty decent.

COramprat · Oct 19, 2007

I have 275/40's on my 8 inch wheels. Tough to get them on and they do bulge a bit but not anything too bad. I did get some sidewall flex but I don't even notice it now.

281CI96Coupe · Oct 19, 2007

I can choose 3 options 255,265 or 275..... What you guys think?

COramprat · Oct 19, 2007

I have 255's on the front. It's really up to you. Want me to snap some quick pics?

281CI96Coupe · Oct 19, 2007

If you can do that, you will be like awesome......

COramprat · Oct 19, 2007

Well hell...my daughter used the camera yesterday and now I can't find it. I'll have to wait until she gets home form school. Couple of hours or so.

SVT32VDOHC · Oct 19, 2007

Nittos and BFG's will have the least amount of buldge.

Goodyears will have the most.

But they all will fit.

281CI96Coupe · Oct 19, 2007

I wanted to match my falken tires that I have on there now.

LI98GTStang · Oct 19, 2007

I actually like the way it looks when I put Nitto DRs in 275/40/17s on the rears on mine. Tire shop didn't have any issues with mouting and personally think they make the car look a bit meaner and performed great on the track. I think if you go with a make that runs a little narrow like Nitto for the rears, you should be OK.

Here they are close up and also shown with 245s on the front, taken this week at the track. IMO, they make the 245s on the front look a little small.

fudleyd · Oct 19, 2007

LI98GTStang said:
I actually like the way it looks when I put Nitto DRs in 275/40/17s on the rears on mine. Tire shop didn't have any issues with mouting and personally think they make the car look a bit meaner and performed great on the track. I think if you go with a make that runs a little narrow like Nitto for the rears, you should be OK.

Here they are close up and also shown with 245s on the front, taken this week at the track. IMO, they make the 245s on the front look a little small.

The Nittos don't look bad, I agree...on a side note those are my favorite stock rims on a Mustang, I like the design.

the98stang · Oct 19, 2007

I have 275's on my 17X8's, and they look fine to me.

COramprat · Oct 19, 2007

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Fronts...255/40/17's

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Rear...275/40/17's

281CI96Coupe · Oct 20, 2007

Thanks guys, I have the same rims as LI98GTStang just not polished. Thank you for the pics! I can make a decision now.

SXYXC · Oct 20, 2007

LI98GTStang i had a 98 the same color and same rims as you. looks awesome. OHH BTW i love that car, and personally i think they look a lil better with dumps though..

but on the subject right now i am running 275s on my 99 cobras and they look really mean and fit nicly.

'03GTinFLA · Oct 20, 2007

275's on stock bullitts. I think the tires were Fuzions. Not econo/somewhat performance tires. I actually liked the bulge look. Now that I have new rims with BFG's I kinda miss the bulge.

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