[heynow82]

Ok guys help me out. I know this question is asked all the time, but was checking out all the threads on tire size and everybody has different opinions its confusing me. I just bought some brand new 17x9 rims and all i want to know is what tire will look right, meaning fill the wheel well fully and give the car that mean look. I want to go same tire size all the way around. Just let me know what most people go with for this rim size. I was thinking 275/40/17 or maybe 255/45/17. whats best guys? thankyou, David

[Silver J]

Go with the 275/40-R17. The 255 will look small and effect your speedo... If you want a mean look, you might be able to stuff a slightly wider tire onto the back rims (285s?)... Lemme know and I'll help ya figure out the alternate size you would need.

Also, check it all out here: '99-'04 Mustang Tire Sizes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

[Jivefuzzy]

you could always go for the staggered look as well, with smaller tires in the front and fat meats in the back. the bulldog look always looks intimidating

and i agree as well 275's will look hella nice back there.

[232-K7]

Originally Posted by Silver J

Go with the 275/40-R17. The 255 will look small and effect your speedo... If you want a mean look, you might be able to stuff a slightly wider tire onto the back rims (285s?)... Lemme know and I'll help ya figure out the alternate size you would need.

Also, check it all out here: '99-'04 Mustang Tire Sizes at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

+1

275/40/17 is the best looking tire size for a 17x9 rim.

i've got (4) 17x9's on my car, with 245/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 in the rear. the 245's are a little convexed ( bowed in a little). and the 275's look perfect.