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Old 11-29-2009, 01:11 PM
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will these tires fit our cars? 255/60/17 ... i mean without rubbing, etc..

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Old 11-29-2009, 01:44 PM
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they might fit but they are horribly oversized IMO. that is 2 inches more in diameter than stockers. Why are you considering them?
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:47 PM
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The OD of a stock 235/55/17 is ~27.17". For a 255/60/17 it's ~29.04". Even with the stock suspension you may still rub and you'll lose performance not to mention you'll need a tuner to reset the speedometer.

The problem with the larger wheels (as opposed to years ago) is that you lose that sexy sidewall in order to maintain a reasonable OD.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:21 PM
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geezus, how's the the thread pattern on that bad boy? lol
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:23 PM
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Super swampers lol
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:44 PM
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I would suggest another size those belong on suv's
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:52 PM
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personally, i hate how small the pzero sidewalls look. I think they need more side wall...

I already have a tuner to reset speedo...

ive owned my car 3 years, never raced, or ever will...so they threadpattern is fine by me

im only interested in knowing if they will rub
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Old 11-29-2009, 03:21 PM
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the wheel wells on the GT are pretty generous. If you're not lowered, the clearance might be very tight but I don't think they'll rub, unless you were driving and hit a pothole.
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Old 11-30-2009, 12:23 PM
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considering there's guys that run 305's with like, 2" drops I don't think you're going to have any sort of trouble fitting those in there, width or height wise... if you're at a stock type ride height.
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Old 11-30-2009, 02:19 PM
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isn't that a truck tire?

it has a P rating...I hope you are getting an awesome deal. because you are certainly going to lose performance and MPG's if you run them
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