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Old 04-20-2010, 12:59 PM
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How wide can i go? i got a set of stock 17" bulletts.
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Old 04-20-2010, 01:44 PM
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For 17x8 rims, I wouldnt go more than 255s or a narrow 275. Either (255/45/zr17) or (275/40/zr17) for high performance tires sizes your limited due to the low tire profile....your only two options for the stock 17x8 rim and techinically the 275 would work best on the 9inch rim but you could get by on an 8 inch rim. Btw: Both sizes will not require you to recal the spedo. I hope that answered ya.

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Old 04-20-2010, 01:45 PM
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I have 245 but i think 255 might work
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Old 04-20-2010, 01:48 PM
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No more than a 255 wide for street driving. For drag only duty, 275's will work. But i wouldnt run them on an 8" wheel otherwise.
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255's look pretty good? anyone got pics?
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:08 PM
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Id just go with 245's. 255's and 245's will look almost identical side by side. and the different youre gonna get wont be noticeable and wont enhance traction much, if at all.
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:26 PM
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Here's my 255. I second what TJ has said above.

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Old 04-20-2010, 07:08 PM
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I ran a 275 for 3 years. They were DR's so they felt a bit 'soft' on cornering, but a 275 will work fine.

245 is ideal though, that's why they're on there stock.
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