Sep 2, 2016 #1 I inglimer forum member Joined Aug 26, 2016 Posts 91 Reaction score 1 Considering going to 40 series tires on my 06 GT and wanted some response on whether they will look too short and I need to think 18" or 19" wheels? Thanks. Jack
Considering going to 40 series tires on my 06 GT and wanted some response on whether they will look too short and I need to think 18" or 19" wheels? Thanks. Jack
Sep 2, 2016 #2 stkjock ---- Madmin ---- Staff member Administrator Super Moderator S197 Team Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Posts 40,224 Reaction score 3,139 Location Long Island NY depends on the tread width
Sep 2, 2016 #3 cbass m̶o̶u̶t̶h̶s̶e̶x̶ Joined Dec 6, 2012 Posts 4,921 Reaction score 4 Location Rochester, NY Yes.
Sep 2, 2016 #4 I inglimer forum member Joined Aug 26, 2016 Posts 91 Reaction score 1 Sorry. Nitto 275 05r's on the rear and probably 235 or 245 's on the front.
Sep 2, 2016 #5 stkjock ---- Madmin ---- Staff member Administrator Super Moderator S197 Team Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Posts 40,224 Reaction score 3,139 Location Long Island NY They are shorter than stock and yes will look short.
Sep 3, 2016 #6 Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Joined Feb 5, 2011 Posts 3,615 Reaction score 316 Location RIP - You will be missed 245/40 is the widest that you should even be considering for 17x8 wheels, and they would be way short. Over 2" shorter than stock. 255/45-18's on 18x8.5 up to 18x9.5 is one possible solution. 255/40-19's on 19x9's would be another. Norm
245/40 is the widest that you should even be considering for 17x8 wheels, and they would be way short. Over 2" shorter than stock. 255/45-18's on 18x8.5 up to 18x9.5 is one possible solution. 255/40-19's on 19x9's would be another. Norm