I have 17x9.5's out back on my stang and I recently picked up some new tires. They are the BFG g-Force Sports and I must say I love them. Super quiet and great traction. I run a 255/45/17 for my size of wheel, but I bet a 245/45/17 would fit yours perfectly. Here's a link to what they look like Tire Details - Discount Tire Co.
__________________ '88 Lx Hatchback, White w/ grey interior. BBK cold air intake, 70 mm tb port matched to polished Explorer intake, pulleys, MSD Digital 6, Powermaster 140 amp alternator, Flexalite Black Magic fan, removed AC/smog pump/power steering, MAC headers, Flowtech offroad xpipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, Hurst short throw, FMS aluminum driveline, 3.55 gears, Hotchkis rear arms w/ adjustable uppers, FMS front control arms, Jamex springs, 17" ROH wheels. | 
New tires for 17x9 inch wheels ?????????? 
