Tire and rim size for 05' goat
01-13-2012, 08:14 AM
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Tire and rim size for 05' goat I need to know how wide I can go in the back. The stock 17x8's are not doing the job. I spin in 1st, 2nd, and a little in 3rd.
01-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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Well if you want to keep the stock wheels, the most you can go to safely and effectively is a 255-265.
If you're willing to get some wider wheels, with the right offset and some rolled fenders you can tuck in some 285s or 295s depending on tire brand.
Though if I were you I'd worry more about the tire compound than tire width. A good summer/drag radial tire will make a bigger difference in traction than a slightly wider tire.
What mods do you have on the car, seems odd that you would be spinning even 2nd gear unless you got quite a bit of power.
If you're willing to get some wider wheels, with the right offset and some rolled fenders you can tuck in some 285s or 295s depending on tire brand.
Though if I were you I'd worry more about the tire compound than tire width. A good summer/drag radial tire will make a bigger difference in traction than a slightly wider tire.
What mods do you have on the car, seems odd that you would be spinning even 2nd gear unless you got quite a bit of power.
01-13-2012, 09:11 AM
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my setup last year was a mickey thompson 275/40/r17. fits the stock wheels with no problems. this year ill be stepping up to a set of 15 inch drag wheels 10 inches wide in the rear and 3.5 inches wide up ront. i think i will be running hoosier tires this time.
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