What's the largest tire that will fit a stock wheel?

[drivesideways46]

After driving in the rain the past few days it's really obvious I need new tires. So I'm looking at some Nitto NT555's for the car. Not the drag radials or road racing tires, but the ones with the 300 treadwear rating. I have a 96 GT with the stock 17 inch split 5 wheels on it. Can I fit the 275's on it? More importantly should I put 275's on it all the way around? Sorry about the semi-newbie question but the local tire stores claim they don't know if this would work.

 

[Blk03GT]

You sure can.

As for 275 all around, I have it like that and the front end picks up every imperfection in the road. But at least you can rotate them.

And when the road does twist, I feel a little more stable.

 

[Too Slow]

i put 275s all the way around

pros- they look badass, can rotate

cons- under full lock the tire rubs the fenderwell sometimes, seems harder to stop when you have to stop real quick, they fling up everything. expensive

 

[drivesideways46]

Thanks for all the help, looks like I'm going with 275s once the I have the money!

Although it is fun being stopped by the ricers and having them ask, "What's your drifting setup?" I told them "Torque." and they didn't get it.