275/40/17
06-04-2008, 04:01 PM
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275/40/17
Ok I was thinking about putting on Nitto555R on back and staying with the 235/55/17 on front. Is anyone doing this? This is my daily driver, also I am putting them on the stock 17x8 rims is that ok?
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
06-04-2008, 08:45 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
Sounds like a bad idea to me for a DD. The diameter of 235/55/17 is ~27.17" The diameter of 275/40/17 is ~25.66". Also, it is not recommended to put a 275/40 on and 8" wide rim. The range is 9-11" rims. Check out the tire calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?
06-05-2008, 08:46 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
ok what sizeDRwill go on the back, without changing the front I like my stock wheels thanks for the help
3.73 gears
125shot
lowered
flows
offroad hpipe
tci 3000 stall
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3.73 gears
125shot
lowered
flows
offroad hpipe
tci 3000 stall
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06-07-2008, 03:58 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
06-07-2008, 04:31 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
ORIGINAL: GT Bob
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
06-10-2008, 03:18 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
Thanks for the feedback GT Bob. I was wondering if the slightly wider tires would make a traction difference, good to hear that they do. I will probably do the same.
Have you noticesa difference in handling as Ziperhead asked?
Have you noticesa difference in handling as Ziperhead asked?
ORIGINAL: GT Bob
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
06-10-2008, 03:21 PM
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RE: 275/40/17
Thanks for the feedback GT Bob, I was wondering if the wider tires would translate to noticeably better traction. Glad to hear it does, I will do the same.
Did you notice any difference in handling with the bigger rear tires? More understeer?
ORIGINAL: GT Bob
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.
I just went to the 255/50/17's on the back and there is a marked difference. The 235's I could blow off the rims at will, these, I can still burn out when I want, but I can now lauch at about 3200 rpm's, where before, anything above 2500 was a smoke show.
Also, for what its worth, I got the Khumo ASX's, sourced locally for $108 each. Damn good tire for a DD. Quiet, handles nice, and when it rains it's almost as sticky as dry.