Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

firebird1999us · 08-20-2015, 12:50 PM

So I'm in an odd spot - the mach is a secondary car but I've still got the original tires and am at 31k miles. The stock tires are pretty much done and I'm sure they've dry rotted. I'd really like to buy some CCWs and the supporting suspension mods but that's a little out of my price range right now...

To keep things on the cheap for now I'd like to replace the tires with something nicer so the car is back to being driveable... Tirerack is quoting me just under $500 for now on the 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 which seems reasonable. Is that a decent upgrade on the stock rims?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....SPC2&tab=Sizes

SHAKN' 04 · 08-20-2015, 01:00 PM

I've ran them on my old mach and currently run them on my 13' 5.0 I can't complain about them. Wet or dry, they work flawlessly. Great all around traction for me.

firebird1999us · 08-20-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SHAKN' 04

I've ran them on my old mach and currently run them on my 13' 5.0 I can't complain about them. Wet or dry, they work flawlessly. Great all around traction for me.

Cool - any idea if the the 45 sidewall look way different with the 255 width?

ab_mach1 · 08-20-2015, 04:37 PM

I have 275/40ZR17 g-force sport comp 2's all around on my 17 x 9's. i think they are a pretty good tire, especially for the price. They do better in colder weather than I thought they would. The only thing I didn't care for is the rounder shaped sidewall they have compared to Goodyear tires I had previously. These seemed to stick out a bit more over the wheel. Nothing terrible, but just a bit more than the Goodyear's. You might see if you can have them put one on to make sure you like the look before they do them all. 255 is wider than what the stock size was for 17x8's.

firebird1999us · 08-20-2015, 05:26 PM

I figured a 255 might be a slight upgrade over the stock without going overboard on width... I've seen a lot of varying opinions on 275s on stock and that seemed to be pushing it. I can get a set at my local tire place cheaper than tire rack so I'm considering it.

JDraper · 08-20-2015, 09:17 PM

I run the Comp-2s on the stock rims on my Mach. 245-45ZR17's on the front and 27540ZR17's on the rear. I'm quite happy with the tires. Good traction, good rain performance.

JBrantley · 08-21-2015, 08:17 AM

I've ran the G-forces and loved them. Granted I ran 275/40's. Only reason that I did is that I got a killer deal at a local place. I loved the look with spacers on the rear but wouldn't run that wide again because of the uneven wear. But to answer your question, the 255 is something I think you'd be happy with.

firebird1999us · 08-21-2015, 08:45 AM

Cool thanks guys!

Is there anything else in this price range that's comparable?

shadowmaker · 08-21-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by firebird1999us

I figured a 255 might be a slight upgrade over the stock without going overboard on width... I've seen a lot of varying opinions on 275s on stock and that seemed to be pushing it. I can get a set at my local tire place cheaper than tire rack so I'm considering it.

Yea I heard all kinds of opinions too. Even the guys at the tire store whispered among themselves that it wouldnt work.

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Originally Posted by JDraper

I run the Comp-2s on the stock rims on my Mach. 245-45ZR17's on the front and 27540ZR17's on the rear. I'm quite happy with the tires. Good traction, good rain performance.

I talked with Draper about his setup before I bought mine. I love it.

Car is more neutral now when going into turns. They bulge a little but probably only noticeable to me bc I was told they would bulge too much.

I never cheap out on my tires on anything I own. Most of the time anything cheap and you are just cheating yourself. 6 months from now $50-$100 isnt going to matter and you will be glad you spent it.

wutang61 · 08-22-2015, 04:09 PM

I have these tires in 265/40/18's for my front wheels. I'm pretty happy with them overall. Have plenty of bite for the little bit of playing I do on the street. For sure in another class over the factory goodyears.

Bullitt 736 · 08-22-2015, 10:51 PM

I'm running 255-45-17 on two Bullitts. They fit fine. They're about 1/2 taller than stock. Mph will be off 1-2 mph. One set has 25k and the other set has 2k. Buy them.

mach1metalhead · 08-22-2015, 11:09 PM

I don't have those tires, but FWIW, I have been running 275s on the stock rims for quite some time now... honestly, longer than I can remember... no issues at all.

j rick kirby · 08-25-2015, 03:49 PM

Way better than the stock Goodyears.

firebird1999us · 08-31-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt 736

I'm running 255-45-17 on two Bullitts. They fit fine. They're about 1/2 taller than stock. Mph will be off 1-2 mph. One set has 25k and the other set has 2k. Buy them.

I wonder if I should go with a 40 sidewall to make closer to stock tire height?

Family Man · 08-31-2015, 01:29 PM

Check out Discount Tire Direct, they have a good selection of stock size tires. I've been using them for years and have been happy with their prices and delivery.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true

It looks like alot of them come with a $75 Visa precard, mail in rebate too.

Bullitt 736 · 08-31-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by firebird1999us

I wonder if I should go with a 40 sidewall to make closer to stock tire height?

It won't be closer.

245-45-17 is 25.7"

255-40-17 is 25.0"

255-45-17 is 26.0"

Here are two pics of my cars with 255-45-17. Look closely and then imagine a tire 1" shorter.

Both cars are stock suspension.

firebird1999us · 08-31-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

Check out Discount Tire Direct, they have a good selection of stock size tires. I've been using them for years and have been happy with their prices and delivery.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true

It looks like alot of them come with a $75 Visa precard, mail in rebate too.

Actually just ordered for install on Thursday at a nearby discount tire. They don't advertise the BF Goodrich $75 card as well but it was confirmed when I called! So with the card factored in they end up at $570!

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Originally Posted by Bullitt 736

It won't be closer.

245-45-17 is 25.7"

255-40-17 is 25.0"

255-45-17 is 26.0"

Here are two pics of my cars with 255-45-17. Look closely and then imagine a tire 1" shorter.

Both cars are stock suspension.

Thank you so much for the pictures! I decided the 45 height and am glad I did based on the height numbers you provided! Thanks man!

firebird1999us · 09-01-2015, 02:16 PM

firebird1999us · 09-01-2015, 04:18 PM

These should hold me over until I can grab some much larger CCWs... Not bad when you factor in the rebate. I ended up at about $570 out the door:

blownup5.0 · 10-26-2015, 04:55 PM

firebird1999us, Do you have any pics with the 255/45r17's on your car? I have the same color Mach, all stock and thinking of running that same tire and size. Just curious how it looks.

Bullitt 736 · 10-26-2015, 07:57 PM

^^^^ they'll look like post 16

blownup5.0 · 10-29-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt 736

^^^^ they'll look like post 16

Do you have other pics from different angles? Stock the Bullitt Mustangs sit a hair lower than the Mach's dont they?

Bullitt 736 · 10-29-2015, 10:14 AM

Bullitt sits 1/4" lower than a Mach 1.

Both cars have the same brand and size tire. No mods.

08-20-2015, 12:50 PM	#1
firebird1999us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 975	Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? So I'm in an odd spot - the mach is a secondary car but I've still got the original tires and am at 31k miles. The stock tires are pretty much done and I'm sure they've dry rotted. I'd really like to buy some CCWs and the supporting suspension mods but that's a little out of my price range right now... To keep things on the cheap for now I'd like to replace the tires with something nicer so the car is back to being driveable... Tirerack is quoting me just under $500 for now on the 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 which seems reasonable. Is that a decent upgrade on the stock rims? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....SPC2&tab=Sizes __________________ 2003 DSG, 5-speed Mach 1 with IUP -- The Garage Queen BORN on June 16, 2003 BOUGHT at University Ford in Athens, Georgia on July 18, 2003 with 11 miles on the odometer. 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr hatch -- The Beater

08-20-2015, 01:00 PM	#2
SHAKN' 04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 2,285	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I've ran them on my old mach and currently run them on my 13' 5.0 I can't complain about them. Wet or dry, they work flawlessly. Great all around traction for me. __________________ SOLD04' Mach 1 -Comp Cams 106100's (deg 106/110) -Eatonswap with 3.4 Pulley -Full Exhaust (mac lts & xpipe, sss terminator c/b) -Built Rear w/ 3.55 gears [B]-Tuned by Lethal Performance of San Antonio -510hp/478tq

08-20-2015, 04:37 PM	#4
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I have 275/40ZR17 g-force sport comp 2's all around on my 17 x 9's. i think they are a pretty good tire, especially for the price. They do better in colder weather than I thought they would. The only thing I didn't care for is the rounder shaped sidewall they have compared to Goodyear tires I had previously. These seemed to stick out a bit more over the wheel. Nothing terrible, but just a bit more than the Goodyear's. You might see if you can have them put one on to make sure you like the look before they do them all. 255 is wider than what the stock size was for 17x8's. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

08-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#5
firebird1999us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 975	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I figured a 255 might be a slight upgrade over the stock without going overboard on width... I've seen a lot of varying opinions on 275s on stock and that seemed to be pushing it. I can get a set at my local tire place cheaper than tire rack so I'm considering it. __________________ 2003 DSG, 5-speed Mach 1 with IUP -- The Garage Queen BORN on June 16, 2003 BOUGHT at University Ford in Athens, Georgia on July 18, 2003 with 11 miles on the odometer. 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr hatch -- The Beater

08-20-2015, 09:17 PM	#6
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,015	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I run the Comp-2s on the stock rims on my Mach. 245-45ZR17's on the front and 27540ZR17's on the rear. I'm quite happy with the tires. Good traction, good rain performance. __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

08-21-2015, 08:17 AM	#7
JBrantley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 68	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I've ran the G-forces and loved them. Granted I ran 275/40's. Only reason that I did is that I got a killer deal at a local place. I loved the look with spacers on the rear but wouldn't run that wide again because of the uneven wear. But to answer your question, the 255 is something I think you'd be happy with.

08-21-2015, 08:45 AM	#8
firebird1999us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 975	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? Cool thanks guys! Is there anything else in this price range that's comparable? __________________ 2003 DSG, 5-speed Mach 1 with IUP -- The Garage Queen BORN on June 16, 2003 BOUGHT at University Ford in Athens, Georgia on July 18, 2003 with 11 miles on the odometer. 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr hatch -- The Beater

08-22-2015, 04:09 PM	#10
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? I have these tires in 265/40/18's for my front wheels. I'm pretty happy with them overall. Have plenty of bite for the little bit of playing I do on the street. For sure in another class over the factory goodyears. __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

08-22-2015, 10:51 PM	#11
Bullitt 736 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 451	I'm running 255-45-17 on two Bullitts. They fit fine. They're about 1/2 taller than stock. Mph will be off 1-2 mph. One set has 25k and the other set has 2k. Buy them. __________________ Charles 2001 DHG Bullitt #0736 2001 TB Bullitt #0810 2001 DHG Bullitt #0256

08-22-2015, 11:09 PM	#12
mach1metalhead Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,065	I don't have those tires, but FWIW, I have been running 275s on the stock rims for quite some time now... honestly, longer than I can remember... no issues at all. __________________ 03 Mach (Auto) JLT RAI - 1/2" Intake Spacer - Mac longtubes - Mac Prochamber - Borla cat-back - PA Racing k-member - Energy Suspension motor mounts - Eibach Sportline springs - Eibach anti-roll kit - SPC caster/camber kit - Steeda X2 ball-joints - Steeda strut tower bar - Eibach 1" wheel spacers (rear only)

08-25-2015, 03:49 PM	#13
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? Way better than the stock Goodyears. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

08-31-2015, 01:29 PM	#15
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? Check out Discount Tire Direct, they have a good selection of stock size tires. I've been using them for years and have been happy with their prices and delivery. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true It looks like alot of them come with a $75 Visa precard, mail in rebate too. __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

09-01-2015, 02:16 PM	#18
firebird1999us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 975	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? __________________ 2003 DSG, 5-speed Mach 1 with IUP -- The Garage Queen BORN on June 16, 2003 BOUGHT at University Ford in Athens, Georgia on July 18, 2003 with 11 miles on the odometer. 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr hatch -- The Beater

09-01-2015, 04:18 PM	#19
firebird1999us Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 975	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? These should hold me over until I can grab some much larger CCWs... Not bad when you factor in the rebate. I ended up at about $570 out the door: __________________ 2003 DSG, 5-speed Mach 1 with IUP -- The Garage Queen BORN on June 16, 2003 BOUGHT at University Ford in Athens, Georgia on July 18, 2003 with 11 miles on the odometer. 2009 Toyota Yaris 2dr hatch -- The Beater

10-26-2015, 04:55 PM	#20
blownup5.0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 2	Re: Anyone running 255/45ZR17 G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 on stock rims? firebird1999us, Do you have any pics with the 255/45r17's on your car? I have the same color Mach, all stock and thinking of running that same tire and size. Just curious how it looks.

10-26-2015, 07:57 PM	#21
Bullitt 736 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 451	^^^^ they'll look like post 16 __________________ Charles 2001 DHG Bullitt #0736 2001 TB Bullitt #0810 2001 DHG Bullitt #0256

10-29-2015, 10:14 AM	#23
Bullitt 736 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 451	Bullitt sits 1/4" lower than a Mach 1. Both cars have the same brand and size tire. No mods. __________________ Charles 2001 DHG Bullitt #0736 2001 TB Bullitt #0810 2001 DHG Bullitt #0256

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