275s on an 8" Wheel

[jefferz]

Hey I just blew a tire the other day on my 95 I think because the tires were too old (I bought them from a guy that had a 96 gt and the tires had sat for since like new...dumb yeah I know.) Anyways I like the style of the wheels and don't wanna change (I might get a set of 98 Wheels though with the different finish) and I was looking on tire rack and looked at some Sumitomo HTRZ II 255/45ZR17s and 275/40ZR17s. The price is great and I wouldn't mind buyin a set. But I am kinda afraid that maybe the 275s would be too wide for the stock rim?

I have Saleen Racecraft springs also and I am wondering will 255s rub? It sits really low right now. I have 245s all the way around right now.

 

[earleys94gt]

I have only seen 275's on a 9" rim, so I do not think they will fit on the stock wheels.

As for the rubbing, most peeps don't get a rubbing in the front until they put a 275 on the front.

 

[blksn955.o]

buddy had 275's on the stock 17x8 rims. His were nitto DR's that tend to run on the small side but they fit fine.

 

[jefferz]

I am just mainly concerned about the tires looking too wide for the wheels...almost as bad as the tires not being wide enough lol

 

[earleys94gt]

I think the tires will definately be wider than the wheels, just don't know by how much.

Atleast you should curb the tires before you curb the wheels lol.

 

[jefferz]

I just wonder if they will be too wide. I kinda dont wanna get them if they arent...but 376 is a good deal for tires like that.

 

[XxFaceYourFear]

I used to have 275's on the 17x8 bullitt wheels I had and they fit fine.

 

['94ChickStang]

I have '98 17x8 GT rims and originally had 275's around and they fit fine. However the ride was so aweful and I was rubbing in the front, so I put 255's on the front only, still have 275's in the rear. Looks good too...

 

[fiveoho]

i have 275s in the rear of my car on 9" wheels. IMO they have just the right look . they are gonna look a little dumpy on a 8" wheel but thats not neccessarily a bad thing. some people like the look of a fatter tire where the edges buldge.

 

[95BlueStallion]

I have 275's in back on my tri-bars. They are definitely a bit wide for the rim, but I like the way it looks. I know that unless you get a drag radial (or a tire with a soft sidewall) some places will have a hell of a time mounting them... The local TiresPlus couldnt get one of my old style tires mounted because of the rim protector lip, but my MT drag radials fell right on with the softer sidewall.

 

[95trippleblack]

I have Nitto 555R 275's on a 17x 8 rim and they fit fine

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

275's on an 8" wheel....I would only do that with Nittos of BFG's.

Goodyear 275's run big and bulge a lot more.

 

['94ChickStang]

I have the 'ole Kumho Ecsta 275's and there is a "pleasant" bulge. I like it and there have never been any issues with driving or mounting.

 

[jefferz]

Well I bought the tires. I ended up getting Riken Raptors instead but they are made by BF Goodrich so I am not gonna complain.

The tires look pretty good on it. I am happy.

Much better than the 15" hubcaps I have been rolling on since my tire blew!