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Topic: I'm torn between two tire sizes
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Jdub07
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Is there a huge visual difference between 255/45/17 and 255/40/17?
On a tire calculator I found that the two are very close to stock specs such as mph, diameter and all that. So now I'm wondering about how they'll look or if there is even that much of a visual difference
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84GT5.0
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id go with the 45's as you will have a lil more sidewall to protect your rims, as we all know how shitty bay area roads are.
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Posts: 1300 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jan 2005
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88DroptopGT
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Like maybe .75 to .5" difference maybe?
Just get whatevers cheaper.
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Wolfie351
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I went with 255/40-17 on all 4 corners
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Posts: 1214 | From: South Bay | Registered: Dec 2001
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Jdub07
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Originally posted by Wolfie351:
I went with 255/40-17 on all 4 corners
on what car? is it lowered? if so how low is it? any rubbing issues? hows the ride? and what brand did you buy? enough questions? lol
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Five Decimal Zero
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Here is a pic of my old 2000 GT (now one00stang's) with stock 245/45/17 Goodyears up front and some cheap Negotiator tires in 255/40/17 in the rears. IMO, I'd go with 255/40s due to a slightly wider footprint and thinner sidewall.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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TrickRacer50
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I don't think you can get 255 on a fox without major mods. As I recall they wont fit under the rear fender wells.
I have 245/40/ZR17 and they rub in the front if I turn too sharply. My car is also lowered 1.5"
I think 245/45/17 (lowered) would yield a little better ride, but may rub even worse.
Posts: 78 | From: NorCal | Registered: Dec 2005
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Jdub07
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Originally posted by TrickRacer50:
I don't think you can get 255 on a fox without major mods. As I recall they wont fit under the rear fender wells.
I have 245/40/ZR17 and they rub in the front if I turn too sharply. My car is also lowered 1.5"
I think 245/45/17 (lowered) would yield a little better ride, but may rub even worse.
what year car do you have and what rims do you have?!
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1FAST89GT
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Originally posted by TrickRacer50:
I don't think you can get 255 on a fox without major mods. As I recall they wont fit under the rear fender wells.
I have 245/40/ZR17 and they rub in the front if I turn too sharply. My car is also lowered 1.5"
I think 245/45/17 (lowered) would yield a little better ride, but may rub even worse.
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Posts: 4915 | From: VALLEJO | Registered: May 2004
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Mrk50LX
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Just put 17X9 rims with 255/40 17 on my '92 vert and the car is lowered about 1" with Meier racing springs and now rubbing problems.
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Posts: 34 | From: Fremont, CA | Registered: Dec 2004
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cvr 5.0
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Originally posted by TrickRacer50:
I don't think you can get 255 on a fox without major mods. As I recall they wont fit under the rear fender wells.
I have 245/40/ZR17 and they rub in the front if I turn too sharply. My car is also lowered 1.5"
I think 245/45/17 (lowered) would yield a little better ride, but may rub even worse.
i have a lowered 89 mustang vert with 255 in front and 275 in rear on 17x 9in rim no rubbing
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PWR HNGRY 302
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I have a an 87 hatch 5.0 stock height with 17x9's 245-45-17 the back rubs when i go up a steep drivway, and the front rubs when i make tight turns.
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Posts: 2655 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2005
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RixSikCobra
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Originally posted by Jdub07:
Is there a huge visual difference between 255/45/17 and 255/40/17?
On a tire calculator I found that the two are very close to stock specs such as mph, diameter and all that. So now I'm wondering about how they'll look or if there is even that much of a visual difference
If my math is right, the difference is only .28 inches...that would be harldy(if any)noticable diffenence.
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Posts: 2120 | From: Pleasanton | Registered: Nov 2004
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