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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Tire sizes

Hey guys I have 17x9 wheels on my 04 GT and I wanted to know how wide of a tire I can put on the front/rear. Right now there 225/55/17 in the front and 235/55/17 in the rear. thanks!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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275/40/17
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks, I haven't lowered the car any would have I any issues with rubbing?
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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Nope.

Hell you can fit 315s in the rear if you so desire. I've even seen some with 335s
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ddejesus523
Hey guys I have 17x9 wheels on my 04 GT and I wanted to know how wide of a tire I can put on the front/rear. Right now there 225/55/17 in the front and 235/55/17 in the rear. thanks!
225 on a 9 inch rim?!?!? I wouldn't go smaller than a 255r45 and ideal is 275r40
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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I bought them of this guy who had them on his cobra. I always thought the OEM size on the cobras was 275/40/17
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ddejesus523
I bought them of this guy who had them on his cobra. I always thought the OEM size on the cobras was 275/40/17
Depends on the year. Do you know what year that are off of?
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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