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will 245/45/17's fit on a 17x9 wheel?

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Old 01-01-2005, 06:54 PM
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Default will 245/45/17's fit on a 17x9 wheel?

I really hope so I don't want to have to buy 4 new tires instead of just 2 [:@]

edit -> wondering if they will work for the front tires, getting 275/40/17 drag radials for the rear
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Old 01-01-2005, 07:51 PM
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They'll fit, but will be stretched. I wouldn't do it.
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Old 01-01-2005, 08:00 PM
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not even for a few weeks to a month at the most?
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Old 01-01-2005, 08:05 PM
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Default RE: will 245/45/17's fit on a 17x9 wheel?

You dont want to put DR's on the front because you want the least amont of rolling friction as possible from the front tire. Drag radials are made to grab. Not to mention they will wear out a lot faster from all the turning and breaking on them.
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Old 01-01-2005, 08:06 PM
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drag radials on back, current 245/45 street tires on front
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Old 01-01-2005, 08:22 PM
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Default RE: will 245/45/17's fit on a 17x9 wheel?

you can use them, but its not recommended [&:]
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Old 01-01-2005, 08:27 PM
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[:@] ok maybe buying these wheels wasn't a good idea if I have to buy 4 new tires now [:'(]
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:38 PM
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Default RE: will 245/45/17's fit on a 17x9 wheel?

just picked them up, the guy said he's put 245/45's on 17x9's before and not to worry... although of course i'm going to worry. here's a pic of the new PIMPIN WHEELS YO

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Old 01-02-2005, 02:46 AM
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It'll be okay, but your sidewalls will be extremely thin and might look slightly odd.

Just take one wheel down to a shop and have them put the tire on and see how it looks? I purchased some Goodyear knock offs, Aurora's 275/40/17's for $105 each...
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Old 01-02-2005, 05:27 AM
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i have some 245/45/17 on 9's, and it's quite obvious looking at my rims...one slight **** up (i mean barely on the curb) and those puppies will be gouged bad.
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