Will these tires fit in the back?

[dubba07]

I love a wide tire so i bought bullit style rims for my 06 gt. the rims are 17x9 and i want to put 275/55 r 17s out back. does anyone see this causing problems? thanks!

 

[dubba07]

BTW these rims have the proper offset for the 05' up model. thanks again!

 

[bigcat]

many people have run 275s. should fit fine.

 

[dubba07]

thanks!

 

[paco_pony]

I love a wide tire so i bought bullit style rims for my 06 gt. the rims are 17x9 and i want to put 275/55 r 17s out back. does anyone see this causing problems? thanks!

this calculator might help....

http://www.speedshoppro.com/Downloads/GearCalculators/Wheel_Calculator.html

 

[dubba07]

Finally got them on and man is it a tight fit. I love em though. do you think these will hurt or help performance?
<img src=http://myspace-410.vo.llnwd.net/00975/01/42/975232410_l.jpg>

 

[bigcat]

where is it tight?

 

[anthony05gt]

I wish I saw this earlier. Man you are talking about a 28.9" tire. Way too tall. Stock tire height is about 27" in overall height which is where you want to be. 27.5" max if the car is lowered. Try putting 2 buddys in the back seat while you stand on the door sill plate and take a look. I tried a set of big drag radials of the same height and immediately had the the first one dismounted after putting it on the car. My car is lowered 3/4". They do look good though.

None of the tire companys have come out with a drag radial that is both wide and the proper height for these cars as of now. I'm waiting.

 

[Tmack]

The Saleens are running a tire that is 28.66" overall diameter with no problems.

 

[anthony05gt]

The Saleens also have a much stiffer suspension which helps to control excessive movement.

 

[dubba07]

Arent my eibachs stiff enough to compensate for the weight? i have the prokit.