Best tire size combo for traction?

[TheDamned]

Ok I have 3.73 gears and would like to know what tire size combo would be the best for tractions with those gears. The rims will be 17'' x 9.. I tough as 275 in the back and 245 in the front. But, one friend tol me 245 would be too tight in the front, watcha think ?

 

[2L8ULUZ2]

Ok I have 3.73 gears and would like to know what tire size combo would be the best for tractions with those gears. The rims will be 17'' x 9.. I tough as 275 in the back and 245 in the front. But, one friend tol me 245 would be too tight in the front, watcha think ?

I had 245/45's on my R wheels when I bought them and that is too small of a tire for a 9in wide wheel. I ended up replacing them with 255/45 up front and 275/40 out back and they worked out great. Now as far as traction goes it does great in turns but if I stand in it then all bets are off.

 

[ponyboy19]

I second the 255/45 in the front on a 9". I run both a 255 on my 92 and a 245 on my 95 and the 255's look much better on the 9" rim. You could go even wider if you wanted too. I wouldn't though. When I bolt my 18x9.5 2000 Cobra R's up to my 95, I run a 275 all the way around with no issues.

 

[Blackened302]

can you still run a 245/45 on a 17x9, though?

 

[TheDamned]

can you still run a 245/45 on a 17x9, though?

I heard you CAN but it's gonna be very tight..
I'll go with the 255 in the front and 275 in the back combo then guys, thanks a bunch.

 

[Stangfreak95]

can you still run a 245/45 on a 17x9, though?

Yes you can. Had some on my 17x9 03 Cobra wheels. Very tight but "doable".

 

[deadlast]

right now i have 245/40/18 all around with a 9" rim. just ordered some new rears, 285/35... should be good

 

[mricci]

whats the biggest you should go on a 9" rim in the rear? How wide and tall?

 

[bimmertech]

275/40 is all i would go on a 9" wheel, 255/40-45 is perfect for the front.

 

[Blackened302]

now how about the range (smallest to largest) for a 10.5" wide rim?

(sorry about hacking the thread, but it's somewhat near the topic)

 

[SeriousSN95]

I have 17x9 REAL FRPP cobra R rims with 4.10s and i have Falken Azenis 275/40 in the front and Mickey tompson ET STREET radials 275/40 in the back. my car has barely any rubbing issues(cept for going into steep drivway) i have an Eibach prokit on it too, and my car handles unbelievable around tight corners even with the mickeys.