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Putting smaller tires on the rear, large on front

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Evenflow

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Rear (Snow Tires) 225/45/17
Front (Stock gatorbacks) 245/45/17

Will I have any problem running these tire sizes. I've had people tell me it will screw up my rear end but there is not much of a huge difference between 225/245. Also, I do not have ABS or T/C.
 

streethorse

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The worst that would happen is it may throw off the accuracy of your speedometer.
 

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It will not hurt anything.
 

BlackGT4.6

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streethorse said:
The worst that would happen is it may throw off the accuracy of your speedometer.
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except that
 

SaleenGT2001

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as long as you dont mix sizes on the rear you'll be fine
 
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Where did you find a Mustang wheel that fits such slim tires?
 

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Best tire size for the winter is 225-60-R16. My Dad used those on his old 95 GT one winter. Pot holes develop in the winter, and you are better having 4 inches of tire between the wheel and the road than 2 inches!! Weight also helps dramaticly so add a couple hundo in the trunk. He used bundles of shingles.
 

Evenflow

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neckbonekat said:
Where did you find a Mustang wheel that fits such slim tires?
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Im just gunna use my stock 04 Bullitts
 
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20 mm is just barely 3/4" ...no biggie...
 
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the only real issue I see is your car won't stop or turn in conditions where snow tires are required.
 
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40oz said:
the only real issue I see is your car won't stop or turn in conditions where snow tires are required.
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snow drag racing ftw! you put the meats in the front and the skinnys in the back!
 
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