255~275 on stock rims?
07-27-2006, 08:00 PM
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255~275 on stock rims?
saw a nice looking tire at tirerack.com - general grabber UHP (light truck tire) chart says the 275-55-vr17 fits 7.5~9.5 rim, would gain about .9" sidewall height, which I think would fill the wheelwell without lowering the car(and lose some effective rear end ratio too).
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2
just wondered if anyone out there had ran either the 255-60-17 or 275-55-17 (almost same OD- 28.9/29 vs much smaller 27.1 stock 235-55-17). I think filling the wheelwell would look good, and like the look of the tread on these- opinions?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2
just wondered if anyone out there had ran either the 255-60-17 or 275-55-17 (almost same OD- 28.9/29 vs much smaller 27.1 stock 235-55-17). I think filling the wheelwell would look good, and like the look of the tread on these- opinions?
07-27-2006, 10:07 PM
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RE: 255~275 on stock rims?
I just got some 195/65/15 sumitomos for my wifes pt cruiser. Nice tire for $48 each. I just wanted to say that tirerack.com rocks! I only buy tires from them now and have my local mom and pop garage install them.
I like that tread pattern.
I like that tread pattern.
07-27-2006, 11:00 PM
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RE: 255~275 on stock rims?
Here are some pics.
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ORIGINAL: d_man777
Retro--
Do you have any close-up pics of your tires on stock 17's? Maybe a 3/4 side view and a rear view?
Thanks
Retro--
Do you have any close-up pics of your tires on stock 17's? Maybe a 3/4 side view and a rear view?
Thanks
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07-28-2006, 10:18 AM
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RE: 255~275 on stock rims?
They are Falken Zeix. They are listed as sport truck tires. I bought them becasuse they kinda have the same thread design as my front P-zeros only alittle more aggressive looking. I feel that they have helped to fill up the rear wheelwell without lowering the car. I have had no problems with them and they run quite. I bought them from Vulcan Tire, they were the cheapest even with shipping.
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Retro, what brand are those? As soon as I can drug up my wife, I NEED something wider than my 235s. Actually, working anesthesia may make that possible...hmmm
Retro, what brand are those? As soon as I can drug up my wife, I NEED something wider than my 235s. Actually, working anesthesia may make that possible...hmmm
