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Old May 21, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Its simple. About what is the widest tire i can fit on an 8 inch rim?
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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No one knows this? Someone has to know this.
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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295 is tight usually 275
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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17x8 you can fit a 275. 15x8 can fit a 295
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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17x8 you can fit a 275. 15x8 can fit a 295
Depends on the side wall..
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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17x8 you can fit a 275. 15x8 can fit a 295
Depends on the side wall..
True. I wouldn't go bigger than a 275 on an 8".
Old May 21, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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17x8 you can fit a 275. 15x8 can fit a 295
Depends on the side wall..
most people have enough reasoning to size their tires properly

ask how many people on this forum that are running 295's on a 15" wheel what size sidewall it has and you will most likely get the same answer from everyone
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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ok....your the best
Old May 22, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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275's huh? Thats fine with me. Got a set of 235's on there right now and just about anything beats those pieces of ****. Ugh....
I had bought some Mickey Thompson E/T's about 4 months ago, but driving 30 miles to my to work three times a week in the stang wore them out....lol. Oh well....im just happy i got my stang running right now so i can drive it.
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thats why you need more then one set of wheels



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