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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Rim Size

Hey all,

what size rims are on the gt? 17x9? What would be the max tire u can put on it? I'm looking to get these rims but can i use the original 245/45/17 tire? they are saying to use the 275/40/17 tire.

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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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No, the tire size should be 275/40-17
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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ok ty, i also saw this rim w/ the 245/45/17. I am confused on the rim size. I guess i have 17x8, will this work with 245/40/17?
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Stock size is 17x8. If you want a 275/40, you need a 17x9 rim.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Stock rims are 17x8. Are you talking about http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x8-bullitt-black.html
this rim on a 275/40/17
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CircuitBreaker
Stock size is 17x8. If you want a 275/40, you need a 17x9 rim.
you beat me to stock size
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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ok thanx guys.. i got 245/40/17 original tires so i want to put on the 17x8's. will that work? No i dont have the 275 tire. but yes i am looking at that rim.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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ok thanx guys.. i got 245/40/17 original tires so i want to put on the 17x8's. will that work? No i dont have the 275 tire.
no its 245/45/17 try looking for other bullits with the size you want. It should say the tire size you need
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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ok thanx guys.. i got 245/40/17 original tires so i want to put on the 17x8's. will that work?
Yes. The 17x8 bullit rims are a match for the stock tires.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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ok, thanx again. i'll prolly be getting those.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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go w/a bigger tire!!

I had my stock tri-bars on my car. I bought a set of Cobra R’s from another Mustang owner. My previous wheels were 17 X 8. These are 17 X 9’s. I the guy said my 245/45 would work. They do, but I think it looks like crap though!! I just cannot afford to buy new tires. These were almost brand new, so I am in a pickle!
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