Tire Size

laxdman20

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I have an 02 GT with stock rims. How big can I go on tires without any problems?

 

lightblade

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275/40ZR17 kumho 712 on front and rear no rub, fit fine

 

TL1000S

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The rims will hold 275/40/17, but I don't recomend them on the front as the tire actually points-out in the center because it wasn't designed for an 8 inch rim.

 

96WhiteNight

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Run 255's up front and 275's out back

 

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rjstaaf

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I have yet to see a manufacturer that recommends anything larger than a 255 for an 17x8 inch rim. The manufacturer's put charts with the recommended sizes on their websites, you can also go to www.tirerack.com and check them out.

 

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96gtcan2

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96WhiteNight said:

Run 255's up front and 275's out back

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Yup what he said.

 

laxdman20

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I was thinking about going with the Goodyear Eagle F1's. I saw light blade recommended kumho 712's. Any comments on tires?

 

dollarbill

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I've been really happy so far with these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...lse&partnum=74WR7ZRI&fromCompare1=yes&place=4 They are a cheaper Firestone/Bridgestone product.

 

laxdman20

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What if I upgraded my rims to 17x9? I was looking at the cobra R's. How big can I go on those rims?

 

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GT98

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I'd like to get a 255 width for the front. Ive got 275/40/17 in the back and 245/45/17 on the front. what size 255 in the front should I get to make it look ok? 255/45 oor 255/40?

 

dollarbill

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I have 275/40/17s on 17X9 chrome Cobra Rs all the way around. The only time it ever rubs is full lock like in parking lots and if you don't listen for it you would never know. I'm also lowered 1.5 inches.

 

laxdman20

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Cool, thanks for the info guys

 

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Will Smith

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laxdman20 said:

I was thinking about going with the Goodyear Eagle F1's. I saw light blade recommended kumho 712's. Any comments on tires?

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The Kumho's are pretty good i run 275/40/17's up front and i run a goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 315/35/17 in the rear and they are both good tires. I would say the goodyear have better grip in the straight but the kumho's have a harder sidewall. now if u really want cornerning performance I would go with a BFG G-force KDWS,or KDW.

 

laxdman20

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Will Smith do you have any pictures of those tires in back? They must look pretty sweet.