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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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What is the largest tire I can put on a 17x9 rim that will fit on the back of a stock 89 LX 5.0? Leaving the quad shock in place.
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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some fit 275's not problems
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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275s.....

But take the quads out with some fender rolling and 315s fit.
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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depends on the wheel, with mine I had to remove the quads to get the 275's to fit
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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depends on the wheel, with mine I had to remove the quads to get the 275's to fit
Assuming your rims are equal width what do you plant up front?
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245-40-17's
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Cobra rims with 17X9's in the front also.
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should fit 275's out back no problems
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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You have 275's in back and 245's up front? What are the height dementions, 40, 45, 50?


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should fit 275's out back no problems
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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40 series all around



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