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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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whats the best size tire to run on 17x9 wheels?
Old May 26, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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year of car would help
Old May 27, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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sorry...95
Old May 27, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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gonna say 255 / 45 or 50 / 17

I'd go 255/45/17
Old May 27, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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You can fit as big a tire as a 315 on the rear on a 9" wheel.
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is a 275 x 45 x 17 good?
Old May 28, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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so 255/45/17 will fit 17 x 9 wheels nicely?
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is a 275 x 40 x 17 good?
Yes
Old May 28, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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I'd go with a 275/40-17
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