Tire sizes on a SN95

Craig K. · 06-01-2005, 07:26 PM

I will be buying new tires in the next couple of months and I am trying to find out what the biggest sizes will fit on a 1995 SN95 with a 17x9 rim.

Currently I have a 255/45/17, the front looks like the size is maxed out, without having rubber sticking out of the wheel well. Is this the largest size on a front?

The backs look like I could mount up a 275 no problem, and not have any rub issues, anyone no from experience?

I have also thought of just getting all 4 the same size so I can rotate them. With the miles I put on the car, longevity almost more than important as function.

TheJeanyus · 06-01-2005, 07:31 PM

Nathan has 315 Nitto 555Rs on his car and it fills it out nicely. That's about as much tire as you can get on a 9" rim I believe. 275s will fit on the front (that's what came standard on my Cobra, and your '95 should be identical in the front). I'd run the same tire on all 4 wheels since it's your DD and you put a good bit of miles on it.

banditmwp · 06-01-2005, 07:50 PM

Jeanne's car has 275's all the way around, and they stick out a little on the front fenders, but I think it looks good...

TheJeanyus · 06-01-2005, 07:59 PM

Old pic of teh Blueberry w/ Goodyear 275s

Wall96cobra · 06-01-2005, 08:23 PM

Depends on what brand tire you go with. On my 17x9's(which are now Nathan's) I ran a 255/40/17 on front and a 315/35/17 DR in back these were nittos which run small in the drag radials. If you run nittos I'd go with either a 245/45/17 or a 255/40/17 in front (IMO the 255/45/17's have too much sidewall) and either a 275/40/17 or a 285/40/17 in back.

94five0 · 06-02-2005, 12:00 AM

*ring *ring ..meat dept..
i'm on street tires but the size are 315/255

Craig K. · 06-02-2005, 01:28 AM

I am not sure if there is a different backspacing on my rims compared to the ones on the blueberry, but on my car the 255 is alomst even with the outside of the wheel well, I would think that the 275 would stick out.

Being that this is a true dd that sees lot's of miles (70-100 per day), I really need to deciede if I want to have two different sizes of tires.
If I do go to two different sizes it would be 255's in front and either 275, or (?) in back.

Now the next topic will be about what tire get the most life

Shorty · 06-02-2005, 03:02 AM

not to hi-jack a thread, but i was thinking of this earlier since i will be shopping for tires pretty soon. if you guys with the knowledge of what tire sizes fit and with which width rim could get together a FAQ it would save on alot of these questions which are sure to be plentiful as the site grows. just my .02

95GTMan · 06-02-2005, 05:08 AM

I say a 255/40 is a good size to put at all four corners.

TheJeanyus · 06-02-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig K.

Now the next topic will be about what tire get the most life

Kuhmo Ecsta 711s or 712s would probably be a good choice. They're fairly inexpensive, have decent traction, and should last longer than a Nitto 555 or the Kuhmo Ecsta MXs I have.

06-01-2005, 07:26 PM	#1
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Tire sizes on a SN95 I will be buying new tires in the next couple of months and I am trying to find out what the biggest sizes will fit on a 1995 SN95 with a 17x9 rim. Currently I have a 255/45/17, the front looks like the size is maxed out, without having rubber sticking out of the wheel well. Is this the largest size on a front? The backs look like I could mount up a 275 no problem, and not have any rub issues, anyone no from experience? I have also thought of just getting all 4 the same size so I can rotate them. With the miles I put on the car, longevity almost more than important as function. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-01-2005, 07:31 PM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 Nathan has 315 Nitto 555Rs on his car and it fills it out nicely. That's about as much tire as you can get on a 9" rim I believe. 275s will fit on the front (that's what came standard on my Cobra, and your '95 should be identical in the front). I'd run the same tire on all 4 wheels since it's your DD and you put a good bit of miles on it. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-01-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 Jeanne's car has 275's all the way around, and they stick out a little on the front fenders, but I think it looks good... __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

06-01-2005, 08:23 PM	#5
Wall96cobra ooooo cake!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saks, AL Posts: 1,630	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 Depends on what brand tire you go with. On my 17x9's(which are now Nathan's) I ran a 255/40/17 on front and a 315/35/17 DR in back these were nittos which run small in the drag radials. If you run nittos I'd go with either a 245/45/17 or a 255/40/17 in front (IMO the 255/45/17's have too much sidewall) and either a 275/40/17 or a 285/40/17 in back.

06-02-2005, 01:28 AM	#7
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 I am not sure if there is a different backspacing on my rims compared to the ones on the blueberry, but on my car the 255 is alomst even with the outside of the wheel well, I would think that the 275 would stick out. Being that this is a true dd that sees lot's of miles (70-100 per day), I really need to deciede if I want to have two different sizes of tires. If I do go to two different sizes it would be 255's in front and either 275, or (?) in back. Now the next topic will be about what tire get the most life __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-02-2005, 03:02 AM	#8
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 not to hi-jack a thread, but i was thinking of this earlier since i will be shopping for tires pretty soon. if you guys with the knowledge of what tire sizes fit and with which width rim could get together a FAQ it would save on alot of these questions which are sure to be plentiful as the site grows. just my .02 __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

06-02-2005, 05:08 AM	#9
95GTMan For Rent $25 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 153	Re: Tire sizes on a SN95 I say a 255/40 is a good size to put at all four corners.