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245/40/17 vs 235/55/17 Looking to get some new rubber for the mustang. I was going to get 20' razor 5's but decided against due to the pot holes around here.
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Too small! dont do it
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get a 255/45 only 0.7% diffrence in height
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gt07 get a 255/45 only 0.7% diffrence in height
i agree i have the 255/45 17's they are a nice fit.i also suggest the BFG's G-force tires they work good for me
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I would not recommend the G-force tires from BF goodrich, my dad has them on his 07 Shelby, they have great tractioon on dry pavement but their tread life is poor. Go with some pirellis, or potenzas, though they are both expensive they have excellent tread life and awesome dry traction. I personally have nitto semi slicks.
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1st off before not recommending tires, make sure you know which exact tire you are not recommending.
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I recommend Falken 912's I have 235/50-18's on my GT and they really hookup for me.
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Stoenr 1st off before not recommending tires, make sure you know which exact tire you are not recommending.
Wow kinda harsh
. Maybe he was talking about the BFG T/A KDWS which they offer in that size which you did not mention!
Dan
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Maybe a little harsh, but its the truth. How can you recommend or not recommend something when you dont know what you're recommending?
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gt07 get a 255/45 only 0.7% diffrence in height
255/40 less than .7 difference about 0% difference.
245/40/17 vs 235/55/17 
. Maybe he was talking about the BFG T/A KDWS which they offer in that size which you did not mention!
