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Old 04-16-2006, 04:55 AM
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i know it has been posted but didn't find. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TIRE I CAN RUN ON A STOCK 17 x 8 , 1997 mustang gt with out scrubbing ? i need to know for sure as i am getting tires . thanks for all the info.
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Old 04-16-2006, 05:23 AM
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some one please?
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Old 04-16-2006, 06:49 AM
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275!!!!
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Old 04-16-2006, 12:12 PM
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Rear size will be 275/40/17. That's what I have on mine. And the fronts could go up to 255/40/17, but will rub a little bit when you turn the whell and hit even the smallest bump. Just stick with the 245/45/17.
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275/40 will work ok on a 8" rim? If so i know what i'm getting.
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Yes on the back
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Old 04-16-2006, 03:41 PM
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how about using 9" wheels on the back of the same car? will thos ework and what kinda tires can I fit then [8D]
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Old 04-17-2006, 04:30 AM
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THANKS EVERY ONE . DO YOU THINK I CAN RUN 275 X 55 X17 ON REAR & 265 X 55 X 17 ON FRONT ? THE ONES ON IT NOW ARE 245 X 45 X 17 ALL 4, THEY LOOK SO SMALL I WANT TO FILL UP THE FENDER WELL. I DON'T WANT THE LOW PROFILE TIRES IF I CAN HELP IT . THANKS AGAIN .
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I've looked and looked but I still can't find the answer I'm looking for...What's the narrowest and widest tire you can fit on a 9 inch rim?
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i have 255 45 17's on mine all the way around.
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