Rear Tire Width '02 GT

mlambrecht82 · 12-20-2002, 10:58 PM

I really need to get some new tires, my stock ones aren't cutting it. I love my torque thruster rims and wouldn't trade them for anything. I found an after market company that makes them in 17" x 10" They make pretty much all sizes. I am wondering what size tires I can put on my car. I want the widest tires that won't rub or stick out. I know that has to do with the rim so if anybody has any experience with putting fat rubber on 17" torque thrusters that has a nice off set, let me know. Also what size tires are you guys using. I want something that isn't too much taller than my front tires, nothing too extreme. Any pictures that peopple have will help. I will either go with Nitto DR or the G-Force tires. Unless anyone says otherweis. Thanks a lot for everyones help. It is greatly appreciatted.

Matt

stangt00 · 12-20-2002, 11:36 PM

I am using 17 x 9 and they seem to fit nicely without sticking out too far. The top of the tire is almost flush at the sidewall with the fenderwell. I always get comments on how nice they look.

mlambrecht82 · 12-21-2002, 12:48 AM

what size are your tires?

stangt00 · 12-21-2002, 01:07 AM

I was using the stock tires, but then went to Bridgestone Potenza's. They too are the same dimensions as stock, and they fit nicely on x 9 rims.

tireburner163 · 12-21-2002, 02:18 AM

MustangBelle306 was running P315's on the back of her 95GT.

blue00gt · 12-23-2002, 09:18 PM

I had 315/35/17's on 17x10.5" Cobra R's, but changed to Torque Thrust II's. I believe American Racing makes them in 17x11 that are specifically for SN95 stangs and you can put a 315 on them, but that is the limit in the wheelwell without sticking out. I have 17x9.5 on the back of mine with 285/40/17 and they are about an inch inboard of the edge of the wheelwell.
Also, if anyone is interested I have some 17x8 Torque Thrust II's with 4.5" backspace that I am selling. I had to put a small spacer on the front of my car for Baer brakes so I bought new fronts with 1" more backspace to bring them back in the wheelwells. The ones for sale sit exactly flush with the outside edge of the fender without the spacer.

mlambrecht82 · 12-23-2002, 09:26 PM

Thanks a lot for your info.

12-20-2002, 10:58 PM	#1
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	Rear Tire Width '02 GT I really need to get some new tires, my stock ones aren't cutting it. I love my torque thruster rims and wouldn't trade them for anything. I found an after market company that makes them in 17" x 10" They make pretty much all sizes. I am wondering what size tires I can put on my car. I want the widest tires that won't rub or stick out. I know that has to do with the rim so if anybody has any experience with putting fat rubber on 17" torque thrusters that has a nice off set, let me know. Also what size tires are you guys using. I want something that isn't too much taller than my front tires, nothing too extreme. Any pictures that peopple have will help. I will either go with Nitto DR or the G-Force tires. Unless anyone says otherweis. Thanks a lot for everyones help. It is greatly appreciatted. Matt __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

12-20-2002, 11:36 PM	#2
stangt00 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 143	I am using 17 x 9 and they seem to fit nicely without sticking out too far. The top of the tire is almost flush at the sidewall with the fenderwell. I always get comments on how nice they look. __________________ 2000 GT 80mm Pro-M mass air, 24lb injectors, 75mm BBK T/B, K&N Filter Cold Air, 1/2" Phenolic intake spacer, Underdrive Pulleys, Dyno Tuned Autologic Chip, FMS Shorty Headers, Mac Prochamber 2 1/2" Off Road H pipe, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Steeda lowering springs. Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw shifter, Steeda Power slot rotors w/ Hawk Pro pads, 3.73 FRP Gears. Headwork and Comp cams install in progress.

12-21-2002, 12:48 AM	#3
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	what size are your tires? __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

12-21-2002, 01:07 AM	#4
stangt00 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 143	I was using the stock tires, but then went to Bridgestone Potenza's. They too are the same dimensions as stock, and they fit nicely on x 9 rims. __________________ 2000 GT 80mm Pro-M mass air, 24lb injectors, 75mm BBK T/B, K&N Filter Cold Air, 1/2" Phenolic intake spacer, Underdrive Pulleys, Dyno Tuned Autologic Chip, FMS Shorty Headers, Mac Prochamber 2 1/2" Off Road H pipe, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Steeda lowering springs. Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw shifter, Steeda Power slot rotors w/ Hawk Pro pads, 3.73 FRP Gears. Headwork and Comp cams install in progress.

12-21-2002, 02:18 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	MustangBelle306 was running P315's on the back of her 95GT. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-23-2002, 09:18 PM	#6
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I had 315/35/17's on 17x10.5" Cobra R's, but changed to Torque Thrust II's. I believe American Racing makes them in 17x11 that are specifically for SN95 stangs and you can put a 315 on them, but that is the limit in the wheelwell without sticking out. I have 17x9.5 on the back of mine with 285/40/17 and they are about an inch inboard of the edge of the wheelwell. Also, if anyone is interested I have some 17x8 Torque Thrust II's with 4.5" backspace that I am selling. I had to put a small spacer on the front of my car for Baer brakes so I bought new fronts with 1" more backspace to bring them back in the wheelwells. The ones for sale sit exactly flush with the outside edge of the fender without the spacer. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

12-23-2002, 09:26 PM	#7
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	Thanks a lot for your info. __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

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