Black & Red Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hey everyone... Since I drive my car so much, I'm thinking it wise to keep my stock 17" x 8" rims for the sake of rotation. I'm running Bullitt springs front and rear Currently, I am running 245/45/R17 Michelin Pilots, but I was thinking about stepping up to a 255/45/R17 for a little more 'fullness' in the wheel well. As I recall, the 255/45/R17 was stock on the 96-98 Cobras, so I am sure it will fit the chassis. My question to all of you is, how do you think it will handle compared to a 245/45/R17??? This car goes around corners like its on rails and I don't want to mess that up. Also, any personal experience recommendations on a good 255/45/R17 would be appreciated. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 @Black & Red ... You're only changing the tire size by a slight margin so I can't see there being any change in performance, so they should ride basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazer_Red Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Have you thought about going with a 17x9 bullitt wheel and running a 275 on all four corners. That would handle really good and give you a better contact patch on the ground. I agree with steve-oh you really wont notice a difference at all.Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 245/45/R17 to 255/45/R17 is not something you're gonna feel. Also, if you think your car handles like it's on rails, you need to go drive more cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3vst8r96gt Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 ^lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 In my own opinion, the 255 will just go over the edge of the rim more, causing a little less cornering grip/feel. Also the 94-95 Cobras had 255, in 96 they went to 245. And I agree, these gals do not feel like they are on rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 i have a 255/45/17 on an 8.5" rim, and a 245/45/17 on the stock 17x8" rims. I can tell a difference there, but I think the actual tire has something to do with that. this was the 255 next to a 285 and this was the 255 next to a 265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 i think the biggest difference isn't going to be that size change as its minimal, but the actual tire you plan on buying. you get a cheap all-season and you'll suffer performance more so than if you got a decent performer like a Nitto for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSN95GT Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have 245/45/17On the front and 275/40/18 on the rear of my 2000 mustang gt and it handles fine I noticed more grip from the rear but not a major difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...