Widest Tire On 17x8 Wheels And Other

[LilBerx]

I have 17x8s on my car right now, what's the widest tire I can run on the rear?

 

[LilBerx]

Bump... Someone chime in?

 

[rangerboy101]

275

 

[5LiterWes]

My buddy ran 275's on a 17x8 2004 GTO wheel. It looked a bit screwy but it worked. I feel 245 or 255 is the best size for an 8 inch rim though.

 

[madspeed]

i like 275 40 although the better fit is a 245

 

[ratio411]

Are you asking the max for the rim width, or the max for your car with a given rim?

If it is the fitment on the car, you need to give more info on the rims, because not all 8" rims have the same backspace/offset.
The widest tire that should be attempted on an 8" rim would be the 275, but that doesn't mean it will fit on your car if the backspace/offset measurements are not in the right place.

 

[Vaz88GT]

Could always just get some deep dish on the back. Gives it a wider look.

 

[rangerboy101]

275 on an 8" wheel is perfect with a 245 up front.

 

[atey950]

275 on an 8" wheel is perfect with a 245 up front.

This is what I'm running w/ rolled lip at rear tires (car is lowered).

 

[RacEoHolic330]

275 Nitto's will look more at home on a 8" wheel than some other brands. Nitto's tend to run narrow, so if I were to put 275's that wheel width, I'd probaby go with Nitto.

 

[89stang1]

Scott is on the money Im running 17 x8 wheels with Nittos 555 DRs 275/40 in rear they are skinnier than Mickeys and most other DRs by almost an inch in some cases. This is mainly the reason I originally bought them. Now i know Mickeys will fit also but like Scott says the Nittos have hardly no bulge i like the way they look, ive seen Mickeys on same application and it was a little too much bulge for my taste. Also quad shock will not rub, on front im running 245/40
heres some pics

 

[Mustang5L5]

275 is the widest i would mount. It will bulge a bit though, and depending on how stiff the sidewall is, you may notice the rear being a bit squirmy if the sidewalls roll over a bit.

94-95 Cobras came OEM with 255/45/17's on their 17x8 wheels. Starting in 1996, Ford began to use 245/45/17 on them just like the GT's

 

[RacEoHolic330]

89stang1 those tires look great. I knew they fit better than most 275s, but I didn't know they fit that well!

 

[89stang1]

89stang1 those tires look great. I knew they fit better than most 275s, but I didn't know they fit that well!

thanks its the reason why im on my 3rd set of Nitto 555DRs they really dont roll over in turns badly, they are a great street dr good wear & handling for a dr just suck at dragstrip

 

[A5literMan]

Couldn't agree more on the nittos. I have mine mounted on 17x9 chrome cobra r's. good street tire but not very good at the strip with a 5 speed. Really have to ride the clutch to get them to hook at all.

 

[smelly]

Hoosier 275 fit better than mickey's and hook better than nitto.