what size tires
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what size tires
hey im getting new tires for after winter. Im getting mickey thompson ET street radials but i need to know what size to get for the rear. I know nothing about tires. I have the stock 2002 17inch 5spokes.
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RE: what size tires
Excellent choice in tires my friend.. how much and where from is the question though..lol
but, if you want to go as wide as possible, on the stock 8" rim, go with a 275/40/17
i'll describe the numbers in a very general way
275=width in millimeters, so, its just the width
40= something to do with % of tire that is sidewall, so just remember the second number is in regards to sidewall height (45 is stock, pretty small, but on trucks its like 70+. so more tire)
and finially 17= pretty obvious
here is a picture of 275/40/17 MT ET Street Radials on my stock 99 rims
i forgot to mention that this is the correct size to maintain stock tire height so it doesnt mess with your speedometer
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/FD73C247080A4D7586B81D57838BD5DD.jpg[/IMG]
but, if you want to go as wide as possible, on the stock 8" rim, go with a 275/40/17
i'll describe the numbers in a very general way
275=width in millimeters, so, its just the width
40= something to do with % of tire that is sidewall, so just remember the second number is in regards to sidewall height (45 is stock, pretty small, but on trucks its like 70+. so more tire)
and finially 17= pretty obvious
here is a picture of 275/40/17 MT ET Street Radials on my stock 99 rims
i forgot to mention that this is the correct size to maintain stock tire height so it doesnt mess with your speedometer
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/FD73C247080A4D7586B81D57838BD5DD.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: what size tires
Yeah the second number is the percent of the width that makes up the profile. I hate when people say a 45 series tire isnt low profile but a 40 series tire is, because it totally depends on how wide the tire is to start with. Sorry im ranting, but i hate that bullsh.
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Excellent choice in tires my friend.. how much and where from is the question though..lol
but, if you want to go as wide as possible, on the stock 8" rim, go with a 275/40/17
i'll describe the numbers in a very general way
275=width in millimeters, so, its just the width
40= something to do with % of tire that is sidewall, so just remember the second number is in regards to sidewall height (45 is stock, pretty small, but on trucks its like 70+. so more tire)
and finially 17= pretty obvious
here is a picture of 275/40/17 MT ET Street Radials on my stock 99 rims
i forgot to mention that this is the correct size to maintain stock tire height so it doesnt mess with your speedometer
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/FD73C247080A4D7586B81D57838BD5DD.jpg[/IMG]
Excellent choice in tires my friend.. how much and where from is the question though..lol
but, if you want to go as wide as possible, on the stock 8" rim, go with a 275/40/17
i'll describe the numbers in a very general way
275=width in millimeters, so, its just the width
40= something to do with % of tire that is sidewall, so just remember the second number is in regards to sidewall height (45 is stock, pretty small, but on trucks its like 70+. so more tire)
and finially 17= pretty obvious
here is a picture of 275/40/17 MT ET Street Radials on my stock 99 rims
i forgot to mention that this is the correct size to maintain stock tire height so it doesnt mess with your speedometer
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/FD73C247080A4D7586B81D57838BD5DD.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: what size tires
but im also getting 4.10's in the future
yep, youre tuner will take care of that one for ya
good luck man
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