Can I run bigger tires? If so what sizes

Ruffellbaker · May 25th, 2011, 02:56 PM

I have 17 inch American Muscle Torque Thrust II wheels. Right now the tires I have on them are 245 45 17s. Its time for me to get new tires on the rear and I was wondering if I could run larger tires than what I have on now. Nothing a whole lot bigger just a little. Possibly a little wider and taller.

Zatrekaz · May 26th, 2011, 03:29 AM

Yes, you can run bigger tires. We need to know the width of your rear rims however. For example, I am running 17x10.5 Rims with 315 tires. I imagine your model can fit the same size mine can.

Jazzer The Cat · May 26th, 2011, 09:10 AM

^ what Zat said

8" wheel = 245's max
8.5" wheel = 255's max
9" wheel = 275's max
10" wheel = 305's max
10.5" wheel = 315's max

Jazzer

Ruffellbaker · May 26th, 2011, 11:20 AM

Pretty sure they are just 17 x 8. I was thinking about 275 40 17s but that might be a little much. Maybe 265s. I dont mind the side bump but I also dont want the tires to wear out in 5k miles. I never do burnouts or anything like that in my car so the tires I have now have lasted forever, just trying to get a tad more traction.

98REDGT · May 26th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Mine with 275/40/17 i want 305 or 315's

Wich88 · May 26th, 2011, 06:26 PM

I'm running 255 Nitto's on my stock 17x8 rims. I wouldn't go any bigger than a 265 on a 17x8.

Jazzer, I like the new Sig pic. Your car is BA

Jazzer The Cat · May 26th, 2011, 09:16 PM

^ Grazzi

17"x8" wheel = 245's MAX!

If one wants a wider tire, buy a wider wheel in which to run it properly

Jazzer

KBDRK98 · May 27th, 2011, 11:33 AM

I have run nothing but 275s on my stock 98 rims for years.

I had 275 MT DR on for a year, DD it. no problems.

Tang Stang · May 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM

If you're looking at Nitto's, I wouldn't be afraid to run a 275 on a 8" wheel, as Nitto's tend to run a little on the narrow side. I've put 10K miles on my 275/40R17 NT555's already, with no adverse wear.

If this wasn't anything but a DD, I'd buy a set of wheels for it and stick some 315's in the rear, but I spend my $$ on my other toys.

Jazzer The Cat · May 29th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by KBDRK98

I have run nothing but 275s on my stock 98 rims for years.

I had 275 MT DR on for a year, DD it. no problems.

I drove without my seatbelt once and didn't get a ticket
I ran a stop sign and didn't get into an accident
I taunted a mean dog and didn't get bit

fmxona500 · May 30th, 2011, 10:11 AM

You shouldn't taunt mean dogs.

KBDRK98 · May 31st, 2011, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by fmxona500

You shouldn't taunt mean dogs.

LOL, Just saying i never had any problems. Maybe other people have.

Huggy · June 5th, 2011, 10:50 PM

I've ran the Cooper zeon sport A/S 275/40r17 on my 94 cobra. 30psi front 29psi rear. Tire rotations every 3000 miles and I get 30000 out of every set. My wheels are 17x8

Jucostud · June 6th, 2011, 12:35 AM

U can do 275's but as stated it will bulge. I think a 255/50/17 will fit fine. That would give u wider and taller.

calvin67 · June 6th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Yup off course you can go for bigger tires and i am very sure it would be awesome before changing check with the rims.

Uberstang1 · June 7th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

I drove without my seatbelt once and didn't get a ticket
I ran a stop sign and didn't get into an accident
I taunted a mean dog and didn't get bit

Silly Jazzer, Uber approves of this message.

May 25th, 2011, 02:56 PM	#1
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can I run bigger tires? If so what sizes I have 17 inch American Muscle Torque Thrust II wheels. Right now the tires I have on them are 245 45 17s. Its time for me to get new tires on the rear and I was wondering if I could run larger tires than what I have on now. Nothing a whole lot bigger just a little. Possibly a little wider and taller. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

May 26th, 2011, 03:29 AM	#2
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Yes, you can run bigger tires. We need to know the width of your rear rims however. For example, I am running 17x10.5 Rims with 315 tires. I imagine your model can fit the same size mine can. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 26th, 2011, 11:20 AM	#4
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pretty sure they are just 17 x 8. I was thinking about 275 40 17s but that might be a little much. Maybe 265s. I dont mind the side bump but I also dont want the tires to wear out in 5k miles. I never do burnouts or anything like that in my car so the tires I have now have lasted forever, just trying to get a tad more traction. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

May 26th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#5
98REDGT Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine with 275/40/17 i want 305 or 315's __________________ 1998 GT. Headers with catless X-pipe into flowmasters. CAI. Cobra wheels 17x9 with 245/40's and 17x10.5 with 275/40's. 04 GT leather interior.

May 26th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#6
Wich88 Regular 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GBT, Michigan Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm running 255 Nitto's on my stock 17x8 rims. I wouldn't go any bigger than a 265 on a 17x8. Jazzer, I like the new Sig pic. Your car is BA __________________ MM Cobra member #89 MGW Shifter, 3.73's, Moser axles,UPR upper and lower control arms, MSD COILS, Flowmasters 40's, Cobra R's wrapped with Nitto's,

May 27th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#8
KBDRK98 Newbie 1998 GT 8.12@88MPH 1/8th on 9psi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have run nothing but 275s on my stock 98 rims for years. I had 275 MT DR on for a year, DD it. no problems. __________________ DRKGRN 98 GT Forged 2v on 14psi 498rwhp 523rwtq, (Pro Dyno) Dan. Last edited by Jazzer The Cat; May 29th, 2011 at 10:23 PM. Reason: ooops, wrong button

May 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#9
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	If you're looking at Nitto's, I wouldn't be afraid to run a 275 on a 8" wheel, as Nitto's tend to run a little on the narrow side. I've put 10K miles on my 275/40R17 NT555's already, with no adverse wear. If this wasn't anything but a DD, I'd buy a set of wheels for it and stick some 315's in the rear, but I spend my $$ on my other toys. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

May 30th, 2011, 10:11 AM	#11
fmxona500 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang I take myself way too seriously. Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 545 iTrader: 0 reviews	You shouldn't taunt mean dogs.

June 5th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#13
Huggy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've ran the Cooper zeon sport A/S 275/40r17 on my 94 cobra. 30psi front 29psi rear. Tire rotations every 3000 miles and I get 30000 out of every set. My wheels are 17x8

June 6th, 2011, 12:35 AM	#14
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	U can do 275's but as stated it will bulge. I think a 255/50/17 will fit fine. That would give u wider and taller. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

June 6th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#15
calvin67 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup off course you can go for bigger tires and i am very sure it would be awesome before changing check with the rims.

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