Tire size for 17" wheels

[rodbrady 18]

I just ordered Foose F104 Legend wheels - 17x8s front and back. I'm looking for suggested tire sizes that will fit without modifications.

 

[barnett468 418]

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hopefully those have around 4 3/4 back space otherwise you will be more limited on tire selection . . if they are offset to the inside more than this, you can use 5/16" wheel spacers if you need.

 

i would look at 245 x 50 - 17 = 26.6 tall x 9.7 wide . . same height and width as 245 x 60 - 15.

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Edited December 23, 2014 by barnett468

[beecj0 11]

Will a 4.75 bs clear the upper ball joint in a 17 inch wheel?

[cobra3073 24]

I did a LOT of research here on the Site (and in other places).

 

Like you are apparently doing, I chose to go with the same size tires at all four corners (got the big and little on my "race" car).

 

Anyway, I went with the 4.5" backspace and 245/45 at all four corners.

 

BT

[rodbrady 18]

The Foose Legends have 4.5" backspace.

[SM69Mach 68]

I run a 245/45 up front on mine.

[rwcstang 201]

i had 235/45 and 245/45 on my old 17x8's TT II's. I would say 245/45 should be good for you.

[barnett468 418]

The Foose Legends have 4.5" backspace.

 

are you sure? . . all i saw was 1 inch offset which should be either 3 or 5 inch backspace depending on which way they are offset . .if that is the case then 245 x 50 might hit when the wheel is turned and the suspension iss compressed . . the only way to be sure is remove a front spring then install one wheel and tire and compress the suspension 2 inches at a time with a floor jack turning the wheel to full lock in both drections each time . . .. mt

Edited December 23, 2014 by barnett468

[mustangmike6996 34]

I have 235/45/17 and 255/45/17

 

Or the aspect ratio might be 50s. I cant remember.

[rodbrady 18]

More specs - the wheels have a 4.5" backspace with a 1mm offset

[MikeStang 247]

I know a 255/40/18 will fit LOL thats what I run...Actually a 275/40/18 will fit as well with the right wheel

[Raven R code 281]

Would love to see a pic with the wheels on the car!

[rodbrady 18]

So, any suggestions on actual tires? This is going to be a daily driver - no racing.

[mustangmike6996 34]

I like BFG Radial T/A or G Force are my favorite for look and performance

[cobra3073 24]

I like BFG Radial T/A or G Force are my favorite for look and performance

I went with the BFG G Force also...personal preference.

 

BT

[rwcstang 201]

So, any suggestions on actual tires? This is going to be a daily driver - no racing.

 

 

I had nexen 3000s good tire, but I didn't like the thread. I know hankooks are good, but you also have BFGoodrich, I have BFG sport comp 2's really good tire!

[barnett468 418]

so, any suggestions on actual tires? This is going to be a daily driver - no racing.

 

for no racing, hankooks and kuhmos are very good for the price . . There are better, higher traction tires out there but it sounds to me that those are an unnecessary expense for your app . . If you can get goodyears for the same price as the ones i mentioned, i would use those instead.

 

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[434josh 10]

I have Sumitomo HTR Z II's on mine. 245/45-17 up front and 275/40-17 on the rear. The height worked out to be nearly identical front to rear. My front wheels are 7.75" wide and the rears are 9".

[MustangChuck 16]

I'm running 235/45/17 and 275/40/17 on mine. I have 17" 1997 Mustang GT rims with a 1" spacer.

 

Chuck

[Black Jade 43]

I am running 245/45/17 front and rear on American racing AR500's with 4.75 backspace. The tires I am using are Riken Raptors. They are a Michelin owned brand

 

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[Berto77 0]

On 1/12/2015 at 5:48 PM, MustangChuck said:

I'm running 235/45/17 and 275/40/17 on mine. I have 17" 1997 Mustang GT rims with a 1" spacer.

 

Chuck

Hi, what widt are your rims? I just ordered 17x10.5 and 17x9 (front) and I'm not sure if they will fit in my 69 coupe

[rwcstang 201]

1 hour ago, Berto77 said:

Hi, what widt are your rims? I just ordered 17x10.5 and 17x9 (front) and I'm not sure if they will fit in my 69 coupe

@Berto77 this post is from 2015,  it would be best to start a new thread. 

I have 18x9/10 fr500s on my 69 coupe, but you will need to run a wheel adapter/spacer. If you buy those type of wheels, buy from 94-04 mustang wheel. you may need a 1" spacer in front and 1/2 in the back, but that depends on your brake setup. Assuming if you are on a disc/drum setup. 

[EastYorkStang 63]

starting a new thread or searching on for other would be you best bet.

But, I'm using 235/45 and 255/45 on 8 inch 17 rims with no problems. 

 

Thinking about going to an 18' 2014 Mustang wheel though.

[toranav8ss 16]

Same, 235/45 and 255/45 on 8” with 0 offset / 4.5 backspace. No problem

[Hertz65 3]

I'm using the same wheel on my car.

17x7 Front with 245/45

17x8 Rear with 255/45