Rims size and tire size question.

[Dave14]

My friend and I are purchasing new tires and rims for our 94 mustangs. Will the following rim and tire sizes work? For the front tires should I buy 245/40's or 245/45's? Thanks in advance

315/35/ZR17 Sumitomo HTR Z with 17x10.5
245/40ZR17 Sumitomo HTR Z with 17x9

275/40WR17 Sumitomo HTR Z II with 17x9
245/40WR17 Sumitomo HTR Z II with 17x9

Dave

 

[Methodical]

Why not put 275/40's on 9s will fit the front also. I have 17x9.5s (275/40's) up front and 17x11s (315/35s) in the rear and the car, when measured from the fenderwell to the ground is - rear = 26.5"s and front =25.875"s (basically slammed). Now, I do have the MM coilovers with the sport valving that has 400lbs up front and 250lbs in the rear - so it's pretty stiff which helps keep the tires from rubbing.

 

[TheDamned]

We had a whole thread about this man.. do a little research..

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=636674

That said, don't go anything under 45s in front or you'll have no rims protection.
I went with 245/45 in front on 17x9 rim and it's streched out.. Some don't like the look, I think it's okay but there's 0 rim protection.

Here's a pic of it :

 

[1TallMF]

If it were me, I'd just go with 275's all around on a 9" rim, but if you don't want to go that wide on the front, I'd suggest either a 255/40 or 255/45 (not much difference, mainly price and availability), that way you'll get a little bit more rim protection and it deffinetly will not rub.

 

[BlackVert]

it depends alot on the offset / backspacing

 

[Pennywise2]

You want some kind of wheel protection so,I wouldn't go any
smaller than 255's. 255's in the front and 275's in the back sounds
good.

 

[BlackVert]

with 9" rims, i wouldn't do anything but 255-265 up front. anything more or less doesn't fit correctly and will either wear wrong or drive poorly or both. on a 17" rim, i'd go for 255/45s, or 265/40s

on the back with 9" rims, you can go up to 285s. mine have been on for 2 1/2 years and they are still going strong.

i think 10.5" with 315s on the back are killer, and more than a few have them so they must be ok

compare your sumis to the toyo proxes t1-r ... i love mine

 

[Pennywise2]

Can you guys post some more pics of your 17X9 wheel and tire
combo's and what your sizes you are running? Thanks.

 

[fiveoho]

You want some kind of wheel protection so,I wouldn't go any
smaller than 255's. 255's in the front and 275's in the back sounds
good.

thats what im runnin'. 275s in the front seem to stick out a little much for my taste. i like them in the back but i like my 255s in the front ( on a 17 x 9s )

 

[STANGateURlilSS]

315/35/17 on what rear wheel as some some said before it depends ont he back spacing.. if its what i think your going with as a 95 cobra r wheel with a 17x 10.5" in the rear the 315/35/17 will fit fine.. and as for 245/45/17 up fron on a 9" wheel not a good idea.. go 275/40/17 front and 315/35/17 rear

 

[Pennywise2]

thats what im runnin'. 275s in the front seem to stick out a little much for my taste. i like them in the back but i like my 255s in the front ( on a 17 x 9s )

That's cool!
Does anyone have any pics they would like to share? Thanks.

 

[fiveoho]

if i can remember ( big 'if' there ), i will post pics when i get home from work tonight

 

[Black95GTS]

go 275/40/17 front and 315/35/17 rear

This is what I JUST did 2 weeks ago on silver FR500 deep dishes. Looks sick. Nothing rubs, everything fills up the wheel wells just right. I highly recommend it.

Adam

 

[BlackVert]

This is what I JUST did 2 weeks ago on silver FR500 deep dishes. Looks sick. Nothing rubs, everything fills up the wheel wells just right. I highly recommend it.

Adam

come on, cough up some pics! geez

i need to see dd fr500s with 315s in the back

 

[Black95GTS]

come on, cough up some pics! geez

i need to see dd fr500s with 315s in the back

:OT: If I can manage to:
1 - Help the old man open up our in ground pool
2 - Build a fire wood holding box
3 - Help my buddy chainsaw a fallen tree apart
4 - Spend some time with the GF
5 - Get some chrome lug nuts

Then I'm going to detail the car and take some pics.

Adam

 

[TheDamned]

Can you guys post some more pics of your 17X9 wheel and tire
combo's and what your sizes you are running? Thanks.

Dude, we had the SAME thread discussion 1 week ago.


http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=636674 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BlackVert]

:OT: If I can manage to:
1 - Help the old man open up our in ground pool
2 - Build a fire wood holding box
3 - Help my buddy chainsaw a fallen tree apart
4 - Spend some time with the GF
5 - Get some chrome lug nuts

Then I'm going to detail the car and take some pics.

Adam

lol i wish my list was that short! getemdone and getemon and getthedamnpics

 

[Dave14]

Thank you for all the replies. I think I am going to go with the 255/45/17's in the front and the 315/35/17s in the rear. I should have them in a few weeks and will deffinitely post pics.

Thanks,

Dave