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  • Start date Start date Nov 8, 2005
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96 GT JOE

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hey guys i have a 96 gt w/ stock 17" wheels. right now they have 275/40/r17 falken tires on them but they are bald. i am going to get new tires but i want to know what is the widest tires that can fit on the stock wheels? should i just go with the same size tires? thanks.
 

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damn you have 275's on a 8" rim. I have 285's on a 9.5" rim and they fit good. Yours must hang over and look like drag tires. Thats a little wide for a stock rim.
 

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:Word: Manufacturer's recommended size for 8" rims are 245 width.
 

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255s will fit them pretty good too but that's the most recommended for that rim size. Sucks too, cuz I love my stock rims and have customized them a bit and would have loved to dress 'em up in some 275s g-Force sports.
 

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Put 275/40/17 nittos drag radials on the back!
 
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Go with a 245 45 17 nitto drag radial or street tire. 275 has too much buldge and the center of the tire wears out alot quicker.
 
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