Is wider really better?

izoz351 · Apr 10, 2005

Whats up guys? Here's my dilemma. It is time to buy new tires for my 03 GT. But due to looks and traction I want to go with wider rims on the back. How does this look and handle? And where can I get wider bullit styles cheap? Also what type of tires do you guys all run? Thanks for any advice, Ozzy

AdRock · Apr 10, 2005

Get these. I beleive they're Wheel Replica's. 17x9 front w/ 275/40's -- 17x10.5 in the rear w/ 315/35's

If you run at the track pick up some Nitto DR's for the back. The traction should be better with the larger patch on the ground, and even better with the DR's

mity2 · Apr 10, 2005

as long as u don't drive in rain, I say go with at least 275 or 285. In rain, i think these tire are about as usufull as pair of ski on blacktop. Plus, car look awsome from behind with wideass tire on it

Big D · Apr 10, 2005

ADROCK that is bad ass.....I wanna see more pix of your car. your car really changed my mind with back rims

D'SDOUBLEOGT · Apr 10, 2005

Adrock, dude what kind of drop do you have on that stang. It is exactly what I am wanting. And did you have to modify anything on the body so that you didn’t scrape any of your tires when you hit the bumps? Great looking car.

izoz351 · Apr 11, 2005

will mty car look all ****ed up if I keep the stock 8's on the front and go with 10.5's on the back? Anyone with pics please post. Thanks again, Ozzy.

stangman · Apr 11, 2005

hope that helps some

DCjuggalo · Apr 11, 2005

c2see21 said:
hope that helps some

what size tires?

stangman · Apr 11, 2005

DCjuggalo said:
what size tires?

17x9 - 275/40 front
17x10.5 - 315/35 back

DCjuggalo · Apr 11, 2005

c2see21 said:
17x9 - 275/40 front
17x10.5 - 315/35 back

how come the smaller side wall on the back?

stangman · Apr 11, 2005

DCjuggalo said:
how come the smaller side wall on the back?

it equals out to be the same. i forgot the equation between the width & the heighth to come to the exact MM of the sidewall, but trust me it's the size it needs to be

rjstaaf · Apr 11, 2005

The sidewall measurement is a percentage of the tread width.

275x.40=110mm or 4.33 inch sidewall
(4.33x2)+17=25.66 inches overall tire diameter

315x.35=110.25mm or 4.34 inch sidewall
(4.34x2)+17=25.68 inches overall tire diameter

While they aren't "exact", they are VERY close.

Here is more info on sizing.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/size.jsp

MyEarsHurt · Apr 11, 2005

I always see everyone with 17" wheels, why doesnt anyone have 315s on a 15"? I am in the market for new wheels and tires, but I am going with 15x10's in the back.

topgunz_1 · Apr 11, 2005

Any of you guys with 275's up front notice any rubbing? I have 275 falkens all around on stock bullitts and i rub in the front on sharp turns, my car has H&R's though

stangman · Apr 11, 2005

rjstaaf said:
The sidewall measurement is a percentage of the tread width.

275x.40=110
315x.35=110.25

While they aren't "exact", they are VERY close.

thank you sir

& topgunz i have had 275's up front on 3 different stangs (2 of which were lowered, but not slammed) & never had any rubbing issues

propellerhead · Apr 11, 2005

MyEarsHurt said:
I always see everyone with 17" wheels, why doesnt anyone have 315s on a 15"? I am in the market for new wheels and tires, but I am going with 15x10's in the back.

I want to go with 15 inch wheels all around. Not many options. Mostly Welds. Want to start a new thread on 15 inch wheel options?

MyEarsHurt · Apr 11, 2005

propellerhead said:
I want to go with 15 inch wheels all around. Not many options. Mostly Welds. Want to start a new thread on 15 inch wheel options?

cragar has some nice 15s they kinda look like bullet rims, only a lot smaller spokes. They have them over at jegs...

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=259778&prmenbr=361

OrlandoStang · Apr 11, 2005

izoz351 said:
will mty car look all ****ed up if I keep the stock 8's on the front and go with 10.5's on the back? Anyone with pics please post. Thanks again, Ozzy.

No, it will look fine and save you some cash. I did the same to my old Gt seen at the link below. The ad says 17x9s but they are 17x8s up front and 17x10.5 in the rear. Hope this helps.

http://www.blacksautomotive.com/vehicles/03 gt blue 3 23 05/cardetail.htm

stallion98gt · Apr 11, 2005

yep..315 are awesome

spree · Apr 11, 2005

stallion98gt said:
yep..315 are awesome

w00t +1

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