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what size can we goto on stock wheels?

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Old 01-04-2008, 01:44 PM
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Default what size can we goto on stock wheels?

i have the 17" torque thrust style wheels that came with 235x55 r17's pirelli's. i was wanting to go with a wider tire and maybe a lower profile. has anyone done this or know what other size options are available? thanks guys
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Old 01-04-2008, 02:06 PM
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here's a link to tire size calculator - might be helpful...

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
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Hre's another calculator:

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
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Old 01-04-2008, 02:35 PM
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255/50/17 are the same as stock diameter
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Anyone put a 275/45/17 on the stock rims?
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Old 01-04-2008, 03:34 PM
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Anyone put a 275/45/17 on the stock rims?
Scratch that idea. I can't even find any tires in that size. If I had the money, i'd start my owner brand of tires and carry all the sizes that no one else makes.[:@]
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Old 01-04-2008, 04:20 PM
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Anyone put a 275/45/17 on the stock rims?
Scratch that idea. I can't even find any tires in that size. If I had the money, i'd start my owner brand of tires and carry all the sizes that no one else makes.[:@]
there must be technical limits on what you can do with the size and proportions so it don't blow up
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275 on an 8 or 8.5 inch rim is pushing it for a DD.....for the track you can get by IMO
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Old 01-04-2008, 05:09 PM
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I put a 275/40/17 at the rear and 255/45/17 in the front looks sick on the stock rims
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I have 275/40/17s on the stock 17x8 Bullit wheels, however I usually put them on atthe track or drive them short distances !!


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