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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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What tire size would I need to keep about the same total diameter as my stock 16"ers?

Orig Tire size 225/15/16

What do I need? 40's or 45? These will be going on some 17" rims.

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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 02:27 AM
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225/15/16

Eh you sure that number isnt wrong?
That must mean you were riding on paper thin tires
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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think it just was a typo maybe 65?
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Crap....sorry, 55*
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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look up what low profiles will fit the rim.
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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245/45/17s WHAT YOU NEED
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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On stock rims you can handle up to a 275/40/17 Thats what Im getting in a few months.
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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w00t!!! The tires are 255/45/17......... Now if any of you outbid me I will so e-kick your *** it's not even funny.
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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275's!!! Im telling you. Dont waste your money. Ask MD what Im talking about.
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