MT's 275/60/15 vs 255/60/15 ?'s

[Black10thSVT]

So Im getting the coupe back on the road. Its been sitting since 06 and I havent touched it since I bought my 03 cobra in 2007.
I have been a member on here for a while, but never post much. I see alot of good info on here so I thought Id ask u you guys for your thoughts and input on tires.

Im looking into getting some MT's for my coupe. Im running a 15x8 Prostar with a 5.5bs. The two tires sizes Im looking at are 275/60/15 and 255/60/15. The 275/60/15 is 28"s tall and about 11"s wide, and the 255/60/15 is 27"s tall and 10.5"s wide. I know they both fit but wanted to know what you guys think.

Im leaning to the 255"s because Im not so sure I want such a big tire on a 8" wheel. I had a 275/50/15 on it before but it seamed a little short.

let me know what you think and post pics of any of the two if you would.MT

 

[wheelhopper]

Based on the sizes alone, I would go with the 255s. A 275 is to wide for a 8" wheel.

 

[geoffc]

The main concern would be clearance. If your coupe is lowered, I would lean towards the 255's. However, I have always favored the 275/50-15's because it's very close to the factory diameter.
275's are not too wide for an 8" rim especially with that amount of sidewall. Manufacturer's recommendations are 7.5" to 9.5".

 

[Black10thSVT]

Its not lowered at all. Im leaning more and more to the 275's. The cars has 4:30 gears. Im thinking the taller tires will be better for it. Guess Ill change gears and tires once I find out the power band and what rpm the car finishes the 1/4 in