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Old 03-11-2011, 09:37 AM
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hey guys, I am horrible with tire sizes. I want to buy a set of nitto 555r tires for the stock Mach 1 wheels. Can anyone tell me the proper size tire to fit our wheel, thanks.
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Old 03-11-2011, 10:11 AM
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245/45/17 is the proper fit, although you can fit a 275/40/17 Nitto 555R on the stock rims since they run a tad narrow. It's not the proper fit but it will work.
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i want it to look like the stock tire size which is on there now. If I go with the wider tire, wont is be a little shorter and drop the rear end?? or will I even notice it?
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:06 PM
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The height won't won't be any different between the two sizes, but the 275 will bulge a bit over the rim. If you want it to look like stock then stick with the stock tire dimensions.
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ok, just ordered the 275/40/17's, thanks for the help!
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No problem, good luck.
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