Bigger tires while not changeing rims

flattusmaximus78 · June 25th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Like every one knows my dad has a 2006 mustang gt. We want some rather large tires to go in the rear, that would really help traction, be reliable, and raise the rear end to give the car a more aggressive look. But most of all we want larger tires and still be able to keep the stock gt rims. Would this be possible?

Drgnracin72 · June 25th, 2006, 09:50 PM

315/40zr17 will fill that thing up real nice!

flattusmaximus78 · June 26th, 2006, 05:33 AM

Hate to ask but could you get me a link or something?

Drgnracin72 · June 26th, 2006, 06:58 AM

to what?

99mustang232 · June 26th, 2006, 07:04 AM

think he is asking for a link to the recommended tires, like on tirerack.com?

AtlanticBlue99 · June 26th, 2006, 07:16 AM

Will a 315/40/17 fit an 8" or 9" wide wheel? I was under the impression that they would be stretched out pretty far, so a 275/40/17 or 285/40/17 would be the largest to fit the stock Mustang wheels.

Drgnracin72 · June 26th, 2006, 06:41 PM

oh i thought the stock ones were 10 inch in back? i guess not!!!

T.M.-808- · August 4th, 2006, 09:40 AM

I wouldn't try a 315 on the rear with the stock rim.Maybe a 275 at most.
Of coarse this is just my opinion,but to me the rear of the GT sits like a "stink bug" already,for a aggressive look,i would go with 20 inch rims and drop the car a couple inches.Put some drag radials on the stock rear rims for track nights.
I already lowered my car 2 1/2 inches,now i just need the 20"s.
Slammed cars look much more aggressive.Heres my temporary stance in the first pic,the second pic is with 20's and a 2 inch drop.

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einod · August 5th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Yeah tirerack.com is the best thing in the world. I found my Fuzion tires on there for about 125$ when they are really like 275$. Took a printed page of the add to a tire store and got the discount down to 100$ a tire. Cant beat a good steal. =]

flattusmaximus78 · August 5th, 2006, 05:38 PM

I like the stance the way it is. Also even if I did lower it every time I pulled into 7-11 I would bottom out.

Jucostud · September 28th, 2007, 12:24 AM

lower it FTW!

Emay · September 28th, 2007, 01:33 AM

I've seen a 295 on a 9inch wheel on modular see if I can dig up the links tonite..

Never mind link, I found the pics: 295/45/17 MT et streets.

Emay · September 28th, 2007, 01:40 AM

Flat, I believe the stock wheel width is 8" I don't believe much over a 275/285 will work. The photos I posted were of 9" wide wheels..

LV51FER · September 28th, 2007, 07:35 AM

The maximum width recommended for an 8" rim is 255. A 9" rim will take a 275. Anything over these sizes may well "fit" but in effect will have pinched shoulders forcing the tyre into a rounder profile like a motorbike and your tires will end up wearing in the centre and you'll get less grip. The sidewalls of the tires need to be roughly parallel to maintain the tread being flat on the road.

You can make the tyres look taller by having a wider width and taller profile (although the stock 235/55 is uncomfortably high anyway). A taller profile will mean more flex in the sidewalls and less precision in steering feel and less initial bite.

The simple fact is that a lot of Stangs are overtired and look a bit questionable to be honest and is the equivalent of putting a giant spoiler on the boot.

silverstang05 · September 28th, 2007, 09:07 AM

what's the best tire i can put on the stock rims in my pictures? I need to buy drag radials soon and i think 275/40/R17 would fit but i dont know.

06RedfireGT · September 28th, 2007, 12:18 PM

To answer the origional question you should buy some of the stock bullets of of ebay and stick some 275/40-17 ET streets on there, the put some 275/40 nittos on the rear.

BLK07GT · September 30th, 2007, 01:09 PM

what about ppl like me with the 18" polished bullit wheels?
any suggestions...

manOwar · September 30th, 2007, 01:42 PM

I have some 275/40-17's ET Street's mounted on stock 05' wheels (8"). come pick them up, I'll give you a good deal. They still have 75% tread. I'll have the wife take pictures if you want.

GT33 · September 30th, 2007, 04:26 PM

I have a 18 by 8.5 inch rim. what is the widest tire I can put on them??

Grabber523 · September 30th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by BLK07GT

what about ppl like me with the 18" polished bullit wheels?
any suggestions...

I have the 18" polished bullits...these are what I mounted my 275 E.T. streets on...http://www.americanmuscle.com/ch20mubuwh1.html...mine are deep dish though...maybe they don't have the dished rims in stock right now...anyways, nobody can tell that they're an inch smaller, and with the lip, they look real good...if you wanna run them on the track or rice hunting on the weekends, it's a pretty good match...I should have got the polished instead of the chrome, because the chrome one are slightly brightrer than the stockers...but it looks like they're out of those too...

June 25th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#1
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	Bigger tires while not changeing rims Like every one knows my dad has a 2006 mustang gt. We want some rather large tires to go in the rear, that would really help traction, be reliable, and raise the rear end to give the car a more aggressive look. But most of all we want larger tires and still be able to keep the stock gt rims. Would this be possible? __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

June 25th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#2
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	315/40zr17 will fill that thing up real nice! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

June 26th, 2006, 05:33 AM	#3
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	Hate to ask but could you get me a link or something? __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

June 26th, 2006, 06:58 AM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	to what? __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

June 26th, 2006, 07:04 AM	#5
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	think he is asking for a link to the recommended tires, like on tirerack.com? __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

June 26th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#6
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will a 315/40/17 fit an 8" or 9" wide wheel? I was under the impression that they would be stretched out pretty far, so a 275/40/17 or 285/40/17 would be the largest to fit the stock Mustang wheels. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

June 26th, 2006, 06:41 PM	#7
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	oh i thought the stock ones were 10 inch in back? i guess not!!! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

August 4th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#8
T.M.-808- Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HAWAII Posts: 143 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't try a 315 on the rear with the stock rim.Maybe a 275 at most. Of coarse this is just my opinion,but to me the rear of the GT sits like a "stink bug" already,for a aggressive look,i would go with 20 inch rims and drop the car a couple inches.Put some drag radials on the stock rear rims for track nights. I already lowered my car 2 1/2 inches,now i just need the 20"s. Slammed cars look much more aggressive.Heres my temporary stance in the first pic,the second pic is with 20's and a 2 inch drop. [/img]

August 5th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#9
einod Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Charlotte Fl Posts: 117 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah tirerack.com is the best thing in the world. I found my Fuzion tires on there for about 125$ when they are really like 275$. Took a printed page of the add to a tire store and got the discount down to 100$ a tire. Cant beat a good steal. =] __________________ Remember Kids, Mustangs Eat Rice =]

August 5th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#10
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	I like the stance the way it is. Also even if I did lower it every time I pulled into 7-11 I would bottom out. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

September 28th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#11
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	lower it FTW! __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

September 28th, 2007, 01:33 AM	#12
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	I've seen a 295 on a 9inch wheel on modular see if I can dig up the links tonite.. Never mind link, I found the pics: 295/45/17 MT et streets. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 28th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#13
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Flat, I believe the stock wheel width is 8" I don't believe much over a 275/285 will work. The photos I posted were of 9" wide wheels.. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 28th, 2007, 07:35 AM	#14
LV51FER Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	The maximum width recommended for an 8" rim is 255. A 9" rim will take a 275. Anything over these sizes may well "fit" but in effect will have pinched shoulders forcing the tyre into a rounder profile like a motorbike and your tires will end up wearing in the centre and you'll get less grip. The sidewalls of the tires need to be roughly parallel to maintain the tread being flat on the road. You can make the tyres look taller by having a wider width and taller profile (although the stock 235/55 is uncomfortably high anyway). A taller profile will mean more flex in the sidewalls and less precision in steering feel and less initial bite. The simple fact is that a lot of Stangs are overtired and look a bit questionable to be honest and is the equivalent of putting a giant spoiler on the boot. __________________ Past: 85 Vette; 87 & 98 Z28; 02 Z06. Present: Vortech HO Mustang GT

September 28th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#15
silverstang05 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delray Beach Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	what's the best tire i can put on the stock rims in my pictures? I need to buy drag radials soon and i think 275/40/R17 would fit but i dont know. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT -STS single turbo kit 478whp/465wtq @10psi -Fidanza 4.3 clutch Should i use my race gas tune i have??

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September 28th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#16
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	To answer the origional question you should buy some of the stock bullets of of ebay and stick some 275/40-17 ET streets on there, the put some 275/40 nittos on the rear. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 30th, 2007, 01:09 PM	#17
BLK07GT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	what about ppl like me with the 18" polished bullit wheels? any suggestions... __________________ nothing special

September 30th, 2007, 01:42 PM	#18
manOwar Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.E. Ga working in Baghdad Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have some 275/40-17's ET Street's mounted on stock 05' wheels (8"). come pick them up, I'll give you a good deal. They still have 75% tread. I'll have the wife take pictures if you want. __________________ 2007 Alloy/Satin Silver KB GT500 703rwhp/628rwtq SAE http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2537363

September 30th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#19
GT33 Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 509 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 18 by 8.5 inch rim. what is the widest tire I can put on them?? __________________ Just a bottle and some mufflers))) 18yrs old S.FL

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