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GTSLN97
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I was wondering what the widest tire i can put on my stock 97 GT rims. They're 17's and hve 254's on them right now. Thanks
Posts: 491 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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2000BlackGT
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275 is what i have on my 8" rim, i wouldnt go any bigger
Posts: 2833 | From: Chico, CA | Registered: Jun 2001
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whitecobra
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nothing bigger than 275, otherwise it is usless
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98COBRA
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Posts: 205 | From: California | Registered: Nov 2001
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GTSLN97
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does it look ok? or does it hella bubble out? thanks
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racercosmo
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A 275 tire on an 8" wheel provides the same, if not less tread contact as a 245. 275s are too big for stock wheels, they fit, but aren't safe and don't offer any performance improvement. And yes, they do bulge out a lot on the sidewalls.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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rr_mustang
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Originally posted by racercosmo:
A 275 tire on an 8" wheel provides the same, if not less tread contact as a 245. 275s are too big for stock wheels, they fit, but aren't safe and don't offer any performance improvement. And yes, they do bulge out a lot on the sidewalls.
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Dart 408 w/ AFR 205's
Posts: 473 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Feb 2002
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GTSLN97
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yeah thats what i thought, thanks for the help
Posts: 491 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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