What size tires?
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What size tires?
I was looking at some rims that are 17,7.5 and was wondering what size tires I can fit on the back. I want some xxx/40/17 and want wider in the back. Thanks alot.
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i have 215/45's all around...works great. maybe with 225's all around it might handle a tad better, but it will be VERY close in the front with just the 40mm offset.
i wouldn't go with 205/40's or 215/40's...the sidewall will be very thin and the ride will be even more harsh...and if the car isn't lowered those sidewalls will look awfully thin IMO. but if you're slammin' the car go for it
i wouldn't go with 205/40's or 215/40's...the sidewall will be very thin and the ride will be even more harsh...and if the car isn't lowered those sidewalls will look awfully thin IMO. but if you're slammin' the car go for it
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Originally posted by RETed
225 is about the widest you can go safely on a 7.5" wide rim.
-Ted
225 is about the widest you can go safely on a 7.5" wide rim.
-Ted
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Originally posted by Rx7-88na
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
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Re: 16 inch rims..........
Originally posted by HOZZMANRX7
Since thats stock for T2's, looking for tried and true experience on different tire sizes wider than stock.
Since thats stock for T2's, looking for tried and true experience on different tire sizes wider than stock.
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Originally posted by Rx7-88na
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
-Ted
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Originally posted by Rx7-88na
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
No its not -- I have 235's on a SEVEN(7) inch rim on my mustang... -- in fact -- thats the size it came with from the factory (back in 73)
Aspect ratio makes a BIG difference. For one thing, tires of a given section width are typically a little wider than tall aspect ratio tires, because of the way they're measured and because of engineering tolerances. For another thing, well, obviously a taller aspect ratio tire has more sidewall to give. I assume you have 235/60's on your 'Stang - a sweet combo IMO 245/60-15's were a little too small for my 'bird, but that and the bagel effect allowed me to just crank pressures up to 44/40 and reap huge grip and even tire wear.
- PJ (oh yeah, and I had almost 3 degrees of neg. camber...)
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