newbie ?

[pohnpei]

how would a 255/40 or 255/45 Kuhmo look on my rear wheels. I hazve 245/45's on the front.

Which would you get for the rear and why.

I asked on corral but only got two replies and wanted more input..ordering today so any more suggestions would be nice. (both on corral suggested 255/40's)


Thanks in advace

 

[Booyah]

They would slightly bulge but would fit fine, wouldn't be much of a difference in looks though.

Welcome to the board.

 

[GR8WHITE]

I'd go with the 255 45 's to add a touch of width. This will also add a touch of outside diameter to the rear tires, which in turn will make your speedo be off slightly.

 

[pohnpei]

Thanks guys, I feel welcome already..:coolman:

this is a great sight

steve

 

[GR8WHITE]

Glad you're liking it here. Hope we can be of help.

 

[TLush]

Welcome aboard
:beer:
When I installed my Michelin XGT-Z4's they were about an inch wider than the BFG's that came on it. They were the exact same size, both (245/45 17's). :shrug:
I think they look better when the tire is a little wider than the wheel.

 

[SVT X 2]

Personally... I like the 255's better... they fill the wheel wells nicer...

 

[pohnpei]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome.

TLUSH, I know what you mean about the BF's and XGT's. When I got my car, it had the BF's in the rear and I did notice that the XGT's slightly bulge out from the wheel and it looks really good.

I am waiting for my UPS shipment, shud get them today or tomorrow.

Steve

 

[RayC76]

Originally posted by pohnpei
how would a 255/40 or 255/45 Kuhmo look on my rear wheels. I hazve 245/45's on the front.

I have the 255/45's kumho's on my car. I believe they are original equipment as far as size goes.
Ray

 

[GR8WHITE]

245 45 ZR 17 is the factory size. BFG Comp TA was the original equipment to be specific.

 

[pohnpei]

I got my first tire yesterday, should be expecting my second one
today when I get home. Those tires look badass so far, does look bulkier then the 245/45's, very noticeable. I am so excited. They go on this weekend.

Steve

 

[RayC76]

Originally posted by GR8WHITE
245 45 ZR 17 is the factory size. BFG Comp TA was the original equipment to be specific.

I have an original window sticker that says p255/45/zr17's. This is for a 94cobra. If you have an email addy I will send it to you.
Ray

 

[pohnpei]

Just got the 255's on this morning at TirePlus. They look real nice, I will probably be doing 255's all around now.

It does seem to pick up the slack for the wheel well but I was wondering if and when I get spacers, which size to get. I don't want it to stick out considerable but just enough to give it that edgy and muscle car look.

Thanks

 

[GR8WHITE]

Originally posted by RayC76

I have an original window sticker that says p255/45/zr17's. This is for a 94cobra. If you have an email addy I will send it to you.
Ray

All my contact info is listed at the bottom of my post.

Sounds like maybe a typo. The 245 45's have been standard on the 17's since 94 to the best of my knowledge. It may be a typo or it may be that the 245's came in, in 95 after the 95R started using them. Either way it's no biggie. :beer:

 

[RayC76]

Originally posted by GR8WHITE

All my contact info is listed at the bottom of my post.

Sounds like maybe a typo. The 245 45's have been standard on the 17's since 94 to the best of my knowledge. It may be a typo or it may be that the 245's came in, in 95 after the 95R started using them. Either way it's no biggie. :beer:

Just went to your website to get an outlook address to attach a pic, you should have mail.

I have often wondered about the difference in tire sizes that I have seen. Anybody know the sizes for different years from 94-98, for stock out of the factory cars?

Ray

 

[WASNTME]

hello i just looked in the SVT recognition guide and the 1994-95 cobras both received p255/45r17 goodyear eagle gs-c's in 96 they went to the 245/45

 

[GR8WHITE]

Originally posted by GR8WHITE

...... The 245 45's have been standard on the 17's since 94 to the best of my knowledge. It may be a typo or it may be that the 245's came in, in 95 after the 95R started using them. Either way it's no biggie. :beer:

 

[94SVT Copue]

Originally posted by WASNTME
hello i just looked in the SVT recognition guide and the 1994-95 cobras both received p255/45r17 goodyear eagle gs-c's in 96 they went to the 245/45

Hmm, I've always thought the 94's came with 255's and 95's were 245's. And they were GSC's.

 

[cjuni]

I would have to agree with you 94SVT COPUE

 

[SVT X 2]

Originally posted by 94SVT Copue


Hmm, I've always thought the 94's came with 255's and 95's were 245's. And they were GSC's.

Nope, the recognition guide is correct. The '94's & '95's were stock 255's.