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i know this has been ask a million and one times but i just need a quick answer. what is the widest tire i can fit on a 17x8 rim? 255?

 

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I believe its around a 295.

I have stock 17x8 GT pony rims w/ 275's out back. They look great.

 

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Yep I've seen a 295 streched on 17x8. dont look safe. I run 275's on my stock rims though.

 

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jlds91389 said:

i know this has been ask a million and one times but i just need a quick answer. what is the widest tire i can fit on a 17x8 rim? 255?

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255 is the correct answer, unless you want bad handling... sidewall flex.

 

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ok thanks i have to order to new tires so i was just going to go with 255. i dont want any sidewall flex or bulging. are 255 really any wider than a 245? if someone can will they post a pic of 255 or 275s on stock wheels?

 

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jlds91389 said:

are 255 really any wider than a 245?

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Yes, 10mm wider. I have 255 BFG G-sports on mine, I like them.

 

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I am running 275 Nitto Drag Radials on my stock 2001 5 spoke wheels and they look exactly the same as my front's running 245 Nitto 555's. I saw a picture of someone running 315 drag radials on stock 5 spokes, but it looked retarded. If you're going in a straight line ONLY - then feel free to do the same.

 

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Usually the rule is 2" wider than the rim width.

So 255 is the max recommended. In fact, Ford put 255/45/17's on the 94-95 Cobras with 17x8's, but then stepped down to 245/45/17 for every other 17x8 setup.

But guys have stretched wider rubber on there. I've seen 315's on a bullitt wheel. But with the bulge you start getting sidewall flex and the car will actually rock on the sidewalls if you push it from the side.

 

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so i cant make up my mind. 255s or 275s?

 

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i have 275 on mine also, They look great and the car handles well. I would go as wide as you could safely go.

 

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I had 255-40-17 fronts and 275-40-17 backs and it looked sweet.

 

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can someone post up some pics of 275s on the back with stock wheels?