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Old 11-18-2008, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ezekiel90
i have 275/45-17's for my front 17x9 rims.
So 275's with fit, nice. How much did those run you?
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Old 11-18-2008, 05:42 PM
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not alot. they were 99$ at my local tire shop for some Sumitomo HTRZ's. on tirerack.com they are 89$. but you gotta pay for shipping. BUT i will warn you that for the fronts, they might rub on the fenderwell or the stabalizer bar at full turn. but if ur putting them for the rears, there shouldnt be a problem.

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Old 11-18-2008, 06:38 PM
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Make sure you are getting the right size to keep stock diameter.
245/45 -17 or 275/40 -17. Getting the wrong size will throw off your speedo. Not to mention getting a 'shorter' tire will result in less hook.
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Old 11-18-2008, 07:04 PM
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if your on a 9'' wheel, go with 275/40/17s. i had them on my cobra R's back in the day.

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Old 11-18-2008, 08:13 PM
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ohh woops i mistakenly said 275/45, i meant 275 /40
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Old 11-19-2008, 01:34 PM
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Nice those look good, but tirerack.com tells me I need a 10" diameter for 275's
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Old 11-19-2008, 02:04 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-tire-sizes.html. u sure?
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Old 11-19-2008, 02:11 PM
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+1 i put 275/40's on my 17x9 wheels
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Old 11-19-2008, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ezekiel90
hmm...I didn't doubt you when you said they would fit, their website only gave me the option of a 10" for 275's. But cool thanks.
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:17 PM
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275 is about as narrow as I'd go on a 10" wide. I'd put them on 8" or 9" all day long.
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