Rim question

[Blackvipe]

I was wondeirng on the stock 2004 Mustang GT what is the width of the rim? I know it's 17 inches. I would like to put 285/40/17's in the rear.

 

[BCB00GT]

8 inches wide and I don't think a 285 fits. Some people put a 275, but even 275 is not ideal. I wouldn't run more than a 255, but that's me.

 

[02FastblackGT]

I'm pretty sure it's 8 inches wide. There has been a lot of debate over the widest tire that can fit on an 8 inch wide wheel...most say that 245 is the way to go, maybe 255 being the widest. Some say they fit 275 without a problem, but most say that is unsafe due to the tire bulging over the sides. I've never heard of a 285 on an 8 inch wide wheel, it would probably be very unsafe, even if it was able to fit.

 

[Brute03]

good luck getting the 285's on. why not do 265's? although those can be hard to find in 17"

 

[Firemanz]

Nittos run a little smaller than the actual size, but the biggest I would personally put on a 8" rim would be a 265.

 

[Blackvipe]

The Rims I have are in the pic below

 

[02FastblackGT]

yeah, those are the same wheels I have (17x8). Sounds like the widest you would want to go is either 255 or 265, just to be safe.

 

[Shiroelex]

275s look sweet, and my tire shop said they'd be fine on the 8". They handled pretty good, but don't expect any sidewall flex at all, if you decide to try and drop the pressure for some drag launches.