[terminator2366]

I have a legend lime 2005 v6 - " Kryptonite " - that I want to mod more and more so first before i get under the hood - which i will need help with also later on - my first question on here is.......

will 275/50/17's fit on a 17x9 rim ? or do i need a 17 x 8 or 17x 10 rim
im going to get Nitto 450's from discountedwheelwarehouse.com

what should the front rims & wheel = ?
what should the rear rims & wheel = ?

I want to make more of an eleanor / shelby style muscle look vs a ghetto 20 inch banger mobile -where the back sits taller than the front, for a mean look.

[shadow5403]

first off those tires have shit dry traction and thats a weird tire size. if you got your heaert set on nittos....go with the NT555 and get 275/40/17 in the back w/ 245/45/17 in the front. They will fit on a 17x9 tire and grip very nicely

[terminator2366]

thank you for the reply -

I only saw them on another 2005-2006 stang and they looked mean

so nitto 555's - ill look those up if not nitto do you recomend a diferent brand ?

[shadow5403]

They may have looked mean, but for a little bit more money you can get alot better of a tire - NT555. I have BFGoodrich GeForce Sports and am going on my 2years with them. Good traction, good tread life, and relatively inexpensive.

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by terminator2366 thank you for the reply - I only saw them on another 2005-2006 stang and they looked mean so nitto 555's - ill look those up if not nitto do you recomend a diferent brand ?

i run the tire size he just recommend exactly front and back and then nitto 555rs
you wont need any better gripping tire unless you use a big shot of nitrous or lots of boost

[shadow5403]

the NT555R is a drag radial. the NT555 will be perfect unless i misread your comment.

[terminator2366]

i also saw there
Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z Tire (315/35-17)

they would go on a 17 x 10.5 rim whats your thought on these

also call me stupid - but 275/40 is bigger than 275/45 ?

cuz you said the 275/40 would be the rears and 275/45 are the fronts? can you explain for me - im new to modding

[HMUSN]

first.. sumitomos suck..
plain and simple.
as for the tire size

[TheUNZippee!]

Welcome to MM

[shadow5403]

Originally Posted by terminator2366 i also saw there Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z Tire (315/35-17) they would go on a 17 x 10.5 rim whats your thought on these also call me stupid - but 275/40 is bigger than 275/45 ? cuz you said the 275/40 would be the rears and 275/45 are the fronts? can you explain for me - im new to modding

yes sumitomo is junk. 275/40/17 will be wider in the back giving you excellent traction. 245/45/17 the front is a stock 17in tire for a mustang. That way you keep the tire diameter then same and you shouldnt need to recalibrate your speedometer.

[terminator2366]

ok so this is what i am getting so far from this thread -

front = 245/45's on 17 x 9 rims
rears = 275/40's on 17 x 9 rims

wheels - nitto 555 - but i am open to sugestion still on these

for rims i was thinking of Shelby Torq-Thrust M

on tirerack.com they have this listed -

Offset: 45mm Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size:255/50-17
**Lightweight: 23.0lbs.**

does this mean i cant get 275's on these ...

or should i do the 18" set up they show on tirerack

[shadow5403]

no.....thats just their recommendation. but 245/45/17 w/ 275/40/17 in rear will be ideal. btw those are nice looking wheels. If you choose to get 18s, the tire sizes will change....so decide on size wheel first.

[terminator2366]

if i go with 18's rims what would be recomended - do i need to lower the car ?

[TheUNZippee!]

Originally Posted by terminator2366 if i go with 18's rims what would be recomended - do i need to lower the car ?

Mine came with 18's factory. So you don't 'need' to lower the car for any mechanical reasons. But it looks better if it's lowered a bit, and if you lower it properly with proper parts, you get the added bonus of better handling.

[shadow5403]

275/40/18s on all 4 wheels then

[terminator2366]

is the recomended on tirerack.com not a good set up ?

rears 285/40-18
fronts 255/45-18

[shadow5403]

thats a good setup too. just check to make sure that the overall diameter of the tire doeesnt change from what it is stock...or youll have to recall your speedo

[terminator2366]

so honest opinion do you think this set up is a better deal

front = 245/45's on 17 x 9 rims
rears = 275/40's on 17 x 9 rims

or the 18's - would the 17's handle better

[HMUSN]

the 17's would handle better.

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by HMUSN the 17's would handle better.

Why?