17x8 rims tire size

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07-09-2007, 03:54 PM

piedraco

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17x8 rims tire size

As stated above I want to run 275 40 17 in the back on this rim, can it be done and will it rub? I believe that the car is dropped about an inch to an inch and a half. right now i have 255 45 17 all the way around and the front rubs a bit but the back does not.
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07-09-2007, 03:57 PM

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RE: 17x8 rims tire size

is it a fox? what size backspacing are on the new rims?

07-09-2007, 05:03 PM

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RE: 17x8 rims tire size

i have 275-55-17 with cobra rims and don't rub...

07-09-2007, 05:07 PM

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RE: 17x8 rims tire size

89 fox i think the backspacing is +17

07-09-2007, 05:11 PM

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RE: 17x8 rims tire size

I have 275/40-17 nitto drag radials on my 17x8s, i've heard nittos are really the only tire you can run in that size on an 8" rim though because they run narrow...