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Topic: Acceptable size tire for 10.5"x17"
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CobramanPhil
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Just a quick question, but what are the acceptable tire sizes for a 10.5"x17" rear tire of a sn95 mustang? A lot of people put a 315/35/17 sized tire, but there are not a lot of tire brand selections in that size. Is it ok to go for something like a 285/40/17..? What do you guys think???
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Posts: 1016 | From: California, Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002
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94gt
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Member # 3060
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ive heard of guys using all the way up to 305 or even 315's ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
did you get all your cobra-r stuff yet?
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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
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NO MANRZ
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The 285 BFG KDW's work great on that size wheel.
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Hungry Hippo
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most people use 315's but the contact patch with 285's is much better
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by HungryHippo:
most people use 315's but the contact patch with 285's is much better
W/ a 10.5 inch rim ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
I would think the 315 would have a better contact area vs a 285 ...not too mention more "meat" to protect the lip of the rim(s)however that's personal preference.
If you run a DR you could always use some Nitto 315's as they run a bit smaller than most.
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Posts: 3740 | From: Bay Area | Registered: May 2003
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RixSikCobra
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Got Nitto 285's, they work great, but go with the 315's, I am next time.
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Posts: 2120 | From: Pleasanton | Registered: Nov 2004
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my buddys got 17x10.5 bullets on his stang and he runs the BFG drag radials in 315-35-17...looks great! 315 all the way!
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Hungry Hippo
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i'm just saying, with a 315 and 32psi, the outer edges barely contact the ground. if you deflate them when you're about to run them, then they'll work better than a 285.
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