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How much tire will fit on a 17x8 rim?

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Old 09-27-2004, 08:57 PM
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Default RE: How much tire will fit on a 17x8 rim?

the generally accepted rule of thumb for rim sizes versus tread width is the rim should be + or - 1" of the tread width of the tire.
285 = 11.22", 275 = 10.83", 255 = 10.04", 245 = 9.65"
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Old 09-28-2004, 08:02 PM
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Well in that case i have an 8 inch rim, plus 1 is 9. I have 255's on it now they fit perfectly. Thats 2 inches..lol
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Old 09-28-2004, 10:41 PM
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I said "rule of thumb", not an absolute necessity! I put my 10.5 slicks on an 8" wheel myself! LOL
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