Best Tire Size 17" Rims

techsan · 03-28-2003, 10:05 AM

I am about to convert my 88 LX convt. to 5 lug w/ the bullit Torque thrust d type rims. These are 17 in. rims, but i am not sure of the backspacing. I was wondering if anyone knows what size tire I should run with. I know that i will need something with a low profile, but I am not sure how wide of a tire i can use without excessive tire rub. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

95mustanggt · 03-28-2003, 10:55 AM

Factory tires size on the 17 X 8" rims is 245/45R17's. I would stick to that if you are going to have 8" rims. If you are going with 9" rims 275's are nice, but I don't know what kind of problems you'll have with clearance issues.

Ackbar00 · 03-28-2003, 11:48 AM

I run 245/40/17 on the front and 275/40/17 on rear. You will have to remove your quad shocks.

03-28-2003, 10:05 AM	#1
techsan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 20	Best Tire Size 17" Rims I am about to convert my 88 LX convt. to 5 lug w/ the bullit Torque thrust d type rims. These are 17 in. rims, but i am not sure of the backspacing. I was wondering if anyone knows what size tire I should run with. I know that i will need something with a low profile, but I am not sure how wide of a tire i can use without excessive tire rub. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by techsan; 03-28-2003 at 10:53 AM..

03-28-2003, 10:55 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Factory tires size on the 17 X 8" rims is 245/45R17's. I would stick to that if you are going to have 8" rims. If you are going with 9" rims 275's are nice, but I don't know what kind of problems you'll have with clearance issues. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-28-2003, 11:48 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	I run 245/40/17 on the front and 275/40/17 on rear. You will have to remove your quad shocks. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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