• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

285s too big on an 8" rim?

  • Thread starter Thread starter georgio440
  • Start date Start date Dec 15, 2008

georgio440

Member
Nov 22, 2007
195
0
17
Walnut Creek, CA
Dec 15, 2008
#1
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #1
Hey guys, I'm getting a couple of new tires tomorrow for the rear, and I have the stock 17x8 rims. Stock, they're wrapped in 245s. I was wondering if 285s would fit fine for the rears. Thanks in advance.
 

mustang50v8

Member
Feb 4, 2003
548
3
18
847 Chicago Burbs
Dec 15, 2008
#2
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #2
georgio440 said:
Hey guys, I'm getting a couple of new tires tomorrow for the rear, and I have the stock 17x8 rims. Stock, they're wrapped in 245s. I was wondering if 285s would fit fine for the rears. Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...

WAY to big, 275's are quite a stretch for an 8 inch rim, i dont want to know what a 285 would look like
 

Shiroelex

There's nothing worse than aut
Founding Member
Aug 23, 2001
728
1
27
Westland, MI
Dec 15, 2008
#3
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #3
Aw, c'mon! You can squeeze a 315 on an 8" wheel!

View attachment 284777



Honestly, I wouldn't go over a 275. Some say that is too much, but I had them on my stockers and I did donuts and every other imaginable wreckless and abusive thing to them and never had a problem.
 

mustang50v8

Member
Feb 4, 2003
548
3
18
847 Chicago Burbs
Dec 15, 2008
#4
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #4
Shiroelex said:
Aw, c'mon! You can squeeze a 315 on an 8" wheel!

View attachment 284755



Honestly, I wouldn't go over a 275. Some say that is too much, but I had them on my stockers and I did donuts and every other imaginable wreckless and abusive thing to them and never had a problem.
Click to expand...




wow, i dont know a tire place around here that would touch that at all. where did you get that picture?
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Dec 15, 2008
#5
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #5
Shiroelex said:
Aw, c'mon! You can squeeze a 315 on an 8" wheel!

View attachment 284749

Click to expand...

Ummm... wow...
 
N

Nitrous03GT

New Member
Nov 21, 2008
17
0
0
Dec 15, 2008
#6
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #6
yea, 275's fit fine, wouldnt go over that...

 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,260
17,945
224
Massachusetts
Dec 15, 2008
#7
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #7
255 is the max recommended size. You "can" get a 275 on there, but with the sidewall bulge, you'd basically roll over on your sidewalls in hard cornering and handling will suffer. Also, you may have odd tire wear due to the stretched sidewalls to fit an 8" rim.

You should really have a 9" wide rim to do a 275.


Ford did 255/45/17's on the 94-95 Cobras with 17x8 rims



Seems the latest trend howeber is stretching tires. Import guys like to put tiny tires on big rims, while mustang guys like to put huge tires on tiny rims What's wrong with putting the right size tire on the right rim for optimum performance??

 

Attachments

  • P1010030-2.webp
    27.2 KB · Views: 275

Shiroelex

There's nothing worse than aut
Founding Member
Aug 23, 2001
728
1
27
Westland, MI
Dec 15, 2008
#8
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #8
mustang50v8 said:


wow, i dont know a tire place around here that would touch that at all. where did you get that picture?
Click to expand...

I actually found it on here a while ago. From what I have heard, the guy worked at a tire shop, and wanted to see if it could be done.
 

LaserSVT

Got FB banned again for saying nards
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
9,391
3,538
233
Dec 15, 2008
#9
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #9
Mustang5L5 said:
255 is the max recommended size. You "can" get a 275 on there, but with the sidewall bulge, you'd basically roll over on your sidewalls in hard cornering and handling will suffer. Also, you may have odd tire wear due to the stretched sidewalls to fit an 8" rim.

You should really have a 9" wide rim to do a 275.


Ford did 255/45/17's on the 94-95 Cobras with 17x8 rims



Seems the latest trend howeber is stretching tires. Import guys like to put tiny tires on big rims, while mustang guys like to put huge tires on tiny rims What's wrong with putting the right size tire on the right rim for optimum performance??

Click to expand...
Thats just the dumbest thing I have ever seen
 

Attachments

  • P1010030-2.webp
    27.2 KB · Views: 1,801

02nightmaregt

To hell with your Mustang, I want to see your HOG!
Jul 1, 2007
513
4
19
Southern Indiana
Dec 15, 2008
#10
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #10
Shiroelex said:
Aw, c'mon! You can squeeze a 315 on an 8" wheel!

View attachment 284669



Honestly, I wouldn't go over a 275. Some say that is too much, but I had them on my stockers and I did donuts and every other imaginable wreckless and abusive thing to them and never had a problem.
Click to expand...

That is outstanding! Hahahaha i'll bet traction was horrible
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,260
17,945
224
Massachusetts
Dec 15, 2008
#11
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #11
LaserSVT said:
Thats just the dumbest thing I have ever seen
Click to expand...

I agree...but it's the latest ricer fad. They think this looks cool

 

Attachments

  • 0904071846za4.webp
    2.8 KB · Views: 220

LaserSVT

Got FB banned again for saying nards
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
9,391
3,538
233
Dec 15, 2008
#12
  • Dec 15, 2008
  • #12
^


Well here are 285/40/17 on stock Cobra wheels. Pretty sure they were 8" wide
The fronts are GSC Goodyears and the rears are Nitto 555. They had a little bit of a buldge

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

305-45-17 tires on Pony wheels (17")?
  • TTSaleen
  • Mar 1, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
504
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 1, 2026
limp
Considering widening my rear wheels, would like to verify my thoughts on fitment
  • 2000xp8
  • Jul 9, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
20
Views
428
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 15, 2026
FastDriver
B
Tire size question 1986 gt hatchback
  • B0udreaux
  • Jan 12, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
603
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 17, 2026
B0udreaux
B
Rear Disc and Rims Offsets
  • TripleYellow
  • Nov 11, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
19
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 9, 2026
TripleYellow
G
Fox Tire Size for 16" Pony Wheels on 1984 LX Convertible
  • gw7
  • Jun 24, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
118
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 25, 2026
Qtrhrse23
Q
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?