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17x8 rims tire size

Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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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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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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is it a fox? what size backspacing are on the new rims?
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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i have 275-55-17 with cobra rims and don't rub...
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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89 fox i think the backspacing is +17
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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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...
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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89 fox i think the backspacing is +17
what?
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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i have 275-55-17 with cobra rims and don't rub...
its nice to see that you run a 29" tall tire.... dumbass
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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i have 275-55-17 with cobra rims and don't rub...
its nice to see that you run a 29" tall tire.... dumbass
lmfao. Tire threads are like a drug for Adder, or antidrug, either way it's awesome.
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