I want to keep my new KYB quad shocks (i got full KYB suspension) so i was wondering if 255 40 17'S tires will fit ALL AROUND on 17X8.5 rims? I am pretty sure the back will fit, but i dunt know about the front, any comments? Thanks for the help!
will these rims/tires fit?
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A lot has to do with the rim Offset that you have, or the rim that you want to get if 255X40X17's will fit in the front and rear.
Do you know what the Offset or Backspacing is on the rims you want/have?
Do you know what the Offset or Backspacing is on the rims you want/have?
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I'm guessing you should be alright with the 255 but it strictly my guess.custom89stang said:
When I did my 5 lug conversion 4 yrs ago no one knew for sure if 245 X45 would fit and that's why I went with 245X40 because I had read that they would. But after having the 245X40 I now know on my car the 255X40 would fit, and that's why I'm say the 255 on your 89 SHOULDfit. I know it's not much help but it's ther best I can do. Until someone else chimes in.
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custom89stang said:
Wow if you had 235's on a 17X9 rim and they rubbed then your definitely going to have problems with 255 fitting.
When I said I had 245X40 I forgot to mention that they are on a 17X9 rim and I’ve had no rubbing problems with the exception a SLIGHT rubbing on the A-arms ( NOT THE FENDERS) which seems to be the typical when you install 17X9’s but that was easily fix when I installed travel restrictors in the steering rack. That took about 10 mins. of my time and $5 for the restrictors and once installed them I’ve never had a rubbing issue.
My car is a 89 GT with 245X40X17 with 17X9" rims.
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245s on tha front of my 89 LX, rubs a little when turning... anything up to 275s should fit w/o spacers
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I have had the both of the following combos on my 93GT. I used to have 255/50/16s on Pony wheels up front and currently have 255/40/17s on a 17x8.5 up front. I have not had rubbing issues of ANY kind with either combo. No spacers or anything. I'm with ALMOST STOCK in saying that it has alot to do with your backspacing. 16x7 Pony wheels have a 4.87" backspacing and mine with 255/50s up front didn't rub at all. I'm not sure what your backspacing is, but hopefully this helps you out some.
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I have had the both of the following combos on my 93GT. I used to have 255/50/16s on Pony wheels up front and currently have 255/40/17s on a 17x8.5 up front. I have not had rubbing issues of ANY kind with either combo. No spacers or anything. I'm with ALMOST STOCK in saying that it has alot to do with your backspacing. 16x7 Pony wheels have a 4.87" backspacing and mine with 255/50s up front didn't rub at all. I'm not sure what your backspacing is, but hopefully this helps you out some.
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