234/45/17 noticeable differnence than 245/45??

RyanL · May 29th, 2008, 11:27 PM

I just got a set of 17" Stock Rims off of a 1999 Mustang GT for my 98 with stock 15's. I need to get another set of tires for them, and I was wondering if a set of 235/45Z/R17's would be okay? I know the recommeded is 245/45 but I found a great deal a set of "used" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S with 90% tread left for 125.00 for the set. I can't beat that for price. Came off of a newer Lexus. Will there be a noticeable difference from a 245/45? Thanks

Ryan

DeMello · May 29th, 2008, 11:29 PM

noticable difference as in performance?

RyanL · May 29th, 2008, 11:39 PM

Will they run okay? I want to be sure they arent too small width wise. I know they are only about 1/2" smaller, so I would guess they would be ok. Also performance wise would I notice much between the two?

DeMello · May 29th, 2008, 11:43 PM

if you just want tires for the fuck of it then it wont really matter IMO

my dads fox with is 225 and mine where 235..i just got 275 drag radials

im sure you wont have a problem with it (me or my dad didnt) but if you care about speed or perfromance get better and wider tires

RyanL · May 29th, 2008, 11:53 PM

For the price it's a steal and they are good performance tires. They go for 183/each at tirerack.com I just don't want to worse handling that what I have now with the stock 15's. So I guess my question is; Will this setup be a better set up than the stock 15's on there now?

DeMello · May 29th, 2008, 11:57 PM

id say 17 inch rims are gonna be alot better (at least looking) then 15s so im guessing it should be better...

not an expert on this tho so im just gonna let somebody post that knows more about it

May 29th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#1
RyanL Newbie 1998 Mustang Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 3	235/45/17 noticeable differnence than 245/45?? I just got a set of 17" Stock Rims off of a 1999 Mustang GT for my 98 with stock 15's. I need to get another set of tires for them, and I was wondering if a set of 235/45Z/R17's would be okay? I know the recommeded is 245/45 but I found a great deal a set of "used" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S with 90% tread left for 125.00 for the set. I can't beat that for price. Came off of a newer Lexus. Will there be a noticeable difference from a 245/45? Thanks Ryan Last edited by RyanL : May 29th, 2008 at 11:42 PM. Reason: error in title

May 29th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#2
DeMello MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 14.1@97 1.9 60ft. first pass - 130 degree track Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,193	noticable difference as in performance? __________________ pm for info on getting snap-on products at 40% off WTB used nx kit, zex traction control swicth, and Ford GT supercar fuel pump!

May 29th, 2008, 11:43 PM	#4
DeMello MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 14.1@97 1.9 60ft. first pass - 130 degree track Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,193	if you just want tires for the fuck of it then it wont really matter IMO my dads fox with is 225 and mine where 235..i just got 275 drag radials im sure you wont have a problem with it (me or my dad didnt) but if you care about speed or perfromance get better and wider tires __________________ pm for info on getting snap-on products at 40% off WTB used nx kit, zex traction control swicth, and Ford GT supercar fuel pump!

May 29th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#6
DeMello MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 14.1@97 1.9 60ft. first pass - 130 degree track Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,193	id say 17 inch rims are gonna be alot better (at least looking) then 15s so im guessing it should be better... not an expert on this tho so im just gonna let somebody post that knows more about it __________________ pm for info on getting snap-on products at 40% off WTB used nx kit, zex traction control swicth, and Ford GT supercar fuel pump!

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May 29th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#3
RyanL Newbie 1998 Mustang Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 3	Will they run okay? I want to be sure they arent too small width wise. I know they are only about 1/2" smaller, so I would guess they would be ok. Also performance wise would I notice much between the two?

May 29th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#5
RyanL Newbie 1998 Mustang Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 3	For the price it's a steal and they are good performance tires. They go for 183/each at tirerack.com I just don't want to worse handling that what I have now with the stock 15's. So I guess my question is; Will this setup be a better set up than the stock 15's on there now?

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234/45/17 noticeable differnence than 245/45??

235/45/17 noticeable differnence than 245/45??