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Will 255/40/17 fit?

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Mr GT 02

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Will that size fit the 17x9 stock bullitt rim?
 

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Mr GT 02 said:
Will that size fit the 17x9 stock bullitt rim?
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the stock rim is 17x8
but anyways, the biggest tire that most manufactors recommend is a 255.
so to answer your question, yes a 255/40 will fit
 

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dsg_gt2004 said:
the stock rim is 17x8
but anyways, the biggest tire that most manufactors recommend is a 255.
so to answer your question, yes a 255/40 will fit
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no.....my bullitt stock rims are 17x9 I have an 02 GT
 

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you can go with a 275-40 on a 17X9 rim.
 

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Mr GT 02 said:
no.....my bullitt stock rims are 17x9 I have an 02 GT
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I beg to differ. The original rims that come on GT's are 17x8".
 

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40th GT said:
I beg to differ. The original rims that come on GT's are 17x8".
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he is right mr gt 02
 

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Mr GT 02 said:
no.....my bullitt stock rims are 17x9 I have an 02 GT
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why would ford waste their time to downsize the bullit rim b/c i know mine are 8"?...if im not mistaken, they are still using the same one (except for the center emblem) on the 05's
 
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