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01-23-2004, 06:00 PM
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Wheels and Tires?
Hey guys, I want to buy rims for my car,I have a 96 Gt.I was thinking of getting some cobra r 17x8 fronts,17x10.5 rear.my questions regard tire sizes and the rear rims.I dont want huge tires in the front,so im keeping them 245/45/17. I do want huge tires in the rear though,so how wide of a tire can i put on the 10.5 rims? I want to go as wide as i can without any clearence problems.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
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01-23-2004, 07:16 PM
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Go with 315/35-17s in the rear. That's as big as you can fit and goes well with the 10.5" rim.
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01-25-2004, 02:08 PM
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I'd have to disagree with the 315's the hugggggeeeee, I think 275's would be nice, that will fill the fender. but thats just my 2 cents
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01-25-2004, 05:34 PM
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Since he wants the 10.5" rim and a huge tire, I would go with something in the 285-315 range. I have seen several Mustangs with the 315's in the rear and its very intimidating to say the least.
Just remember, having tires with that much of a difference in width will change the handling characteristics of your car.
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01-26-2004, 03:25 PM
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275s are more appropriate for 9" or 9.5" wide rims, not 10.5"s. 275s don't come to the edge of the fender unless you get a wheel with just the right offset.
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