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Posted by ELdiablo97 (Member # 1849) on :
 
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
 
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on :
 
275 is what i have on my 8" rim, i wouldnt go any bigger
 
Posted by whitecobra (Member # 555) on :
 
nothing bigger than 275, otherwise it is usless
 
Posted by ELdiablo97 (Member # 1849) on :
 
does it look ok? or does it hella bubble out? thanks
 
Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by rr_mustang (Member # 888) on :
 
quote:
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.
bingo
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Go to Nitto
 
Posted by ELdiablo97 (Member # 1849) on :
 
yeah thats what i thought, thanks for the help
 




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