Flat tire, need help with rim size and tires.

emagdnim · Jun 9, 2008

Hello,

I got a flat tire on the way to work today. I have a 2001 GT with the stock bullit rims. Are these 17x8 or 17x9?

I currently have 245 45s on the front and 275 40s on the back. I will be buying four new tires. What size should I get? Would 255 45s work well all around?

Thanks,

fudleyd · Jun 9, 2008

The stockers measure 17x8. 255/45's should work fine...I had 255/40's at one point on my car but, with the stock springs, the fender gap was ridiculous.

Good luck

Mustang5L5 · Jun 9, 2008

94-95 Cobras came OEM with 255/45/17's on 17x8 wheels.

The factory bullitts are 17x8. Factory size is 245/45/17 for that year

ACSPONY · Jun 9, 2008

255s will be fine.

On a side note - do you/did you used to rollerblade?

emagdnim · Jun 9, 2008

ACSPONY said:
255s will be fine.

On a side note - do you/did you used to rollerblade?

Ya man, I used to rollerblade everyday but that was pretty far back in the day. If I was to do what I did back then now I think I would kill myself. lol.

Thanks for the help with the tires guys. Its pretty hard to find 255 45 r17s here in Edmonton. I went to kaltire and it will take them a week to get them in and the final price will be $1100 for four. Costco had some decently priced michelins but they could not order them in and the only ones they could get cost $253 each plust install charges. Not sure what I am going to do yet.....

Mustang5L5 · Jun 9, 2008

Just get 245's then

emagdnim · Jun 9, 2008

Mustang5L5 said:
Just get 245's then

I really dont want to go from 275s in the back to 245s... they look too skinny to me. 275 is too big for a 8 inch rim though imo.

Mustang5L5 · Jun 9, 2008

It's your call though. Pony up the dough for an extra 10mm of width (0.39") or just go 245 which is a very common tire size with cheap tires aplenty

emagdnim · Jun 9, 2008

To anyone reading this thread: What would you do? Extra money for 255s or go with the common and cheap 245s?

scupking · Jun 9, 2008

I just went with 255/45-17s on my stock rims and love them. Fills the fender nicely. Next time I would even go with 255/50-17s. I paid $67 a tire for summie HRTZs.

ACSPONY · Jun 10, 2008

The tires I have on my car (245/50/16) aren't carried by anyone around here so I just ordered them off Discount Tire Direct. They got here in 2 or 3 days and shipping was free, so that might be another option for you

fudleyd · Jun 10, 2008

If it was really hard to find them I would probably just go with the 245's as well. I can relate though why you want them a bit wider than stock--maybe you could have them drop-shipped from the TireRack or something?

streethorse · Jun 10, 2008

emagdnim said:
To anyone reading this thread: What would you do? Extra money for 255s or go with the common and cheap 245s?

Get the 255's, You dont want to live with tires you dont really like.
I dont understand why 4 tires of decent quality would cost over 1k
Cant you order from tire rack?

emagdnim · Jun 10, 2008

streethorse said:
Get the 255's, You dont want to live with tires you dont really like.
I dont understand why 4 tires of decent quality would cost over 1k
Cant you order from tire rack?

I agree. I will get 255s no matter what. I obtained a quote from Tire Warehouse for four BFG g-Force Super Sport All Season 255/45ZR17 BWS 98W for $932 installed. I dont know much about those tires but I am going to do some reading. I wasnt a huge fan of the tread pattern though. So far that is the cheapest I could find.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overview/g-force-super-sport-a-s/3906.html

I probably could order from tire rack but I am in a rush since I am currently driving around on a donut... looks very ugly!

COramprat · Jun 11, 2008

Nearly 250 per installed is pretty steep. Can you find a place that will install for 15-25 a tire? You can order them alot cheaper.

www.tiresavings.com. Discount Tire or Tire Rack would be best.

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