Best tire size on 17x9's?

8A_Honda · February 28th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Just ordered some 17x9, 03 Cobra wheels for my 88. The car is lowered with Eibach Sportlines and wondering the best size to go with. Wanna get Nitto's with DR's in the rear.

Was thinking maybe 275/40R-17's in the rear, 245/45R-17's up front. Anyone agree with this? Disagree? Thanks.

1slo5.0 · February 28th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by 8A_Honda

Just ordered some 17x9, 03 Cobra wheels for my 88. The car is lowered with Eibach Sportlines and wondering the best size to go with. Wanna get Nitto's with DR's in the rear.

Was thinking maybe 275/40R-17's in the rear, 245/45R-17's up front. Anyone agree with this? Disagree? Thanks.

Yep, that would be perfect.

8A_Honda · February 28th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Thanks, sitting here ready to order but don't wanna get the wrong size and then be kicking myself in the butt in a few days. Thanks.

TT86 · March 1st, 2007, 03:27 AM

just watch out for the curbs with 245s out front, but that will be perfect for 17x9s...... I am running 275s all round on 17X9s and they work great.....

95opal · March 1st, 2007, 08:51 AM

275s out back and 255s in the front. The 245s look to small on a 9'".

8A_Honda · March 1st, 2007, 09:03 PM

Well, I ordered the rear tires last night. Was $100 short for the front. But spent over $1500 the past couple of days. Oh well, guess your input on the front is stll considered. And it's greatly appreciated.

Really concerned about the front and wanna get it right cause right now it has 245/45R-17's up there and it's tight up there. I think I've heard it rub but could possibly be bad ball joints. Not sure just yet and not sure what it even looks like in there with the front wheels off.

8A_Honda · March 1st, 2007, 09:31 PM

255/40-17's? Or 255/45-17's? Guessing the 40 has the smaller sidewall?

Stangzilla · March 1st, 2007, 09:41 PM

I have 235\45\17 on front and 275\40\17 on rear but I have the 17x8's. They look great and the fronts dont rub.. Wont 255\40's rub on the front?

homebrewed · March 1st, 2007, 11:00 PM

I got 245/45R17 0n 97 (I think) Cobra wheels. I rub the fronts at about 90% lock. Car is lowered 2" W/ Eibach. Check this web site for definitive tire size info www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage Hope it helps

04GTDSG&95GTconv · March 2nd, 2007, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by 8A_Honda

255/40-17's? Or 255/45-17's? Guessing the 40 has the smaller sidewall?

I would personally go with the 255/45 on the front so it fills up the fenderwell nicely and then 275/40 in the rear.

notsoslo5.0 · March 5th, 2007, 12:47 AM

i am ordering shredder wheels 17x8.5 and the car will be lowered 2 in the front and 1 1/2 in back should i go with the 245/40-17's in the front?

04GTDSG&95GTconv · March 5th, 2007, 01:27 AM

you won't like the look of the 40 series on the 245 i would say 45 or do a 255/45 would be perfect

04GTDSG&95GTconv · March 5th, 2007, 01:27 AM

I had 255/40 and i wish i would have gone with 255/45

04GTDSG&95GTconv · March 5th, 2007, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

I have 235\45\17 on front and 275\40\17 on rear but I have the 17x8's. They look great and the fronts dont rub.. Wont 255\40's rub on the front?

I have a set of 274/40/17 in the front. Granted mine is a sn-95 and it's not lowered it doesn't rub at all. Not even on a full turn lock

Stangzilla · March 5th, 2007, 08:24 PM

I have the 45's and I agree..

8A_Honda · March 8th, 2007, 11:45 PM

For anyone who cares to know, I ordered 255/45R-17's for the front. My drag radials are here, just waiting on the new wheels and front tires to show up. I'll post pics once installed. Thanks for the advice guys.

homebrewed · March 8th, 2007, 11:54 PM

Good choice

8A_Honda · March 18th, 2007, 12:46 AM

For anyone who's wondering, I got the wheels and tires in and installed on the car. Thought ya'll might wanna see what I installed on it.

Before...

Wheels and tires...

In the rain...

And nice day out...

I haven't driven the car yet cause I'm thinkin the fenders need to be rolled to be on the safe side and the brake lines in the rear are against the tires so need to pull them in...somehow. Just thought ya'll would like to see how it looked. Haven't had the car long though, but have plenty of stuff planned.

Tony_90fox · March 18th, 2007, 12:56 AM

PURE SEX! Nice looking rims man.

homebrewed · March 18th, 2007, 01:35 AM

Tony took my response lol. Still sexy. Offsets the paint nicely

Have fun shinin' up all that chrome lol.
Tip: Find a product that has a teflon base in it. Will help TONS w/ the breakdust. Dupont makes their whole line with teflon... hint hint

February 28th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#1
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Best tire size on 17x9's? Just ordered some 17x9, 03 Cobra wheels for my 88. The car is lowered with Eibach Sportlines and wondering the best size to go with. Wanna get Nitto's with DR's in the rear. Was thinking maybe 275/40R-17's in the rear, 245/45R-17's up front. Anyone agree with this? Disagree? Thanks.

March 1st, 2007, 03:27 AM	#4
TT86 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 reviews	just watch out for the curbs with 245s out front, but that will be perfect for 17x9s...... I am running 275s all round on 17X9s and they work great..... __________________ 69 convertible: 302/ DART heads/Z303 cam/Vic Jr./ 650 DP Tremec w/ 4:10s 86 hatch: 302/ Edel Al. heads/ F303 cam/ twin Garret T3 turbos 10 psi intercooled 52# injectors MegaSquirt II EMS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_urWMgS_IRQ

March 1st, 2007, 08:51 AM	#5
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 reviews	275s out back and 255s in the front. The 245s look to small on a 9'". __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

March 1st, 2007, 09:41 PM	#8
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 235\45\17 on front and 275\40\17 on rear but I have the 17x8's. They look great and the fronts dont rub.. Wont 255\40's rub on the front? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 5th, 2007, 12:47 AM	#11
notsoslo5.0 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	i am ordering shredder wheels 17x8.5 and the car will be lowered 2 in the front and 1 1/2 in back should i go with the 245/40-17's in the front? __________________

February 28th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#3
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, sitting here ready to order but don't wanna get the wrong size and then be kicking myself in the butt in a few days. Thanks.

March 1st, 2007, 09:03 PM	#6
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I ordered the rear tires last night. Was $100 short for the front. But spent over $1500 the past couple of days. Oh well, guess your input on the front is stll considered. And it's greatly appreciated. Really concerned about the front and wanna get it right cause right now it has 245/45R-17's up there and it's tight up there. I think I've heard it rub but could possibly be bad ball joints. Not sure just yet and not sure what it even looks like in there with the front wheels off.

March 1st, 2007, 09:31 PM	#7
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	255/40-17's? Or 255/45-17's? Guessing the 40 has the smaller sidewall?

March 5th, 2007, 01:27 AM	#12
04GTDSG&95GTconv Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	you won't like the look of the 40 series on the 245 i would say 45 or do a 255/45 would be perfect __________________ Win 95 GT conv & 04 DSG GT

March 5th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#15
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the 45's and I agree.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 8th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#16
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	For anyone who cares to know, I ordered 255/45R-17's for the front. My drag radials are here, just waiting on the new wheels and front tires to show up. I'll post pics once installed. Thanks for the advice guys.

March 18th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#18
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	For anyone who's wondering, I got the wheels and tires in and installed on the car. Thought ya'll might wanna see what I installed on it. Before... Wheels and tires... In the rain... And nice day out... I haven't driven the car yet cause I'm thinkin the fenders need to be rolled to be on the safe side and the brake lines in the rear are against the tires so need to pull them in...somehow. Just thought ya'll would like to see how it looked. Haven't had the car long though, but have plenty of stuff planned.

March 18th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#19
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	PURE SEX! Nice looking rims man. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

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