Tire question (GT)

Velvetfiveoh · 05-02-2002, 03:37 PM

I'm looking at purchasing a set of 17 inch wheels and tires to replace the stock 16 inch set on my 1995 Mustang GT.

I found a guy selling a set of Bullet wheels and tires fresh off a new Mustang (2002) GT.

I have two questions: would the 245/45/17 size match the stock diameter of my 225/55/16 rims currently on my '95 GT?

Also, I know that the new GT comes with Goodyears, but does anyone know which exact model of Goodyears? and are they decent tires.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Crazy Horse GT · 05-02-2002, 03:46 PM

the wheel's will fit, but imo the goodyear's suck, ive had 3 blowout's in one year, last one =left front cost me my car & a ---- load of damage, 2 month's with out my car, i hate to say it but i have had better luck with khumo's, hey jmho

btw if you want to trade the bullit's for some 00gt 17's, im willing to talk , heheh

Unit 5302 · 05-02-2002, 09:45 PM

I don't know about the Goodyears sucking as far as blowouts, then again, I've only had the 2002 for a while.

What irks me a little is why Ford would continue to use the same tires on the GT's as the 1985GT came standard with. I mean, Hello!! Tire technology has advanced in the last 20 years, and the Eagle is a mediocre performance tire in dry now, and it's horrible in all other circumstances. There is a difference in diameter between the two sizes. It's about 0.05" I'm serious by the way. For all practical purposes, they are the same size.

05-02-2002, 11:44 PM

Any tire on a 17" or larger rim is at risk of blowing and guess what... no warranty what so ever on any tire that's mounted on a 17" or larger rim. My cobra had new BFGs on it and caught a nail night new years eve, shreaded the tire and there is no warranty unless you buy it. I think I'll stick to my 15" rims. By the time you realize you have a flat, its too late.

05-02-2002, 03:37 PM	#1
Velvetfiveoh Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9	Tire question (GT) I'm looking at purchasing a set of 17 inch wheels and tires to replace the stock 16 inch set on my 1995 Mustang GT. I found a guy selling a set of Bullet wheels and tires fresh off a new Mustang (2002) GT. I have two questions: would the 245/45/17 size match the stock diameter of my 225/55/16 rims currently on my '95 GT? Also, I know that the new GT comes with Goodyears, but does anyone know which exact model of Goodyears? and are they decent tires. Thanks in advance for any advice.

05-02-2002, 03:46 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	the wheel's will fit, but imo the goodyear's suck, ive had 3 blowout's in one year, last one =left front cost me my car & a ---- load of damage, 2 month's with out my car, i hate to say it but i have had better luck with khumo's, hey jmho btw if you want to trade the bullit's for some 00gt 17's, im willing to talk , heheh __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

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05-02-2002, 09:45 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I don't know about the Goodyears sucking as far as blowouts, then again, I've only had the 2002 for a while. What irks me a little is why Ford would continue to use the same tires on the GT's as the 1985GT came standard with. I mean, Hello!! Tire technology has advanced in the last 20 years, and the Eagle is a mediocre performance tire in dry now, and it's horrible in all other circumstances. There is a difference in diameter between the two sizes. It's about 0.05" I'm serious by the way. For all practical purposes, they are the same size.

05-02-2002, 11:44 PM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Any tire on a 17" or larger rim is at risk of blowing and guess what... no warranty what so ever on any tire that's mounted on a 17" or larger rim. My cobra had new BFGs on it and caught a nail night new years eve, shreaded the tire and there is no warranty unless you buy it. I think I'll stick to my 15" rims. By the time you realize you have a flat, its too late.