Help which size tires??
09-22-2008, 03:39 PM
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Help which size tires??
What is the best size tire to run on a 17x9 rim and a 17x8 rim. I have 275/40/17 on my current 17x9 rim but i was wondering if this was fiine or do u recommend running a different size???
09-22-2008, 07:24 PM
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The size limits of tires are going to be given by the manufacturer of the tire itself.
A 275 will fit a 9" wheel in most cases, but a 265 is a better fit, IMO. As for an 8" wheel, usually a 245 is the largest but a 235 is a good fit.
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A 275 will fit a 9" wheel in most cases, but a 265 is a better fit, IMO. As for an 8" wheel, usually a 245 is the largest but a 235 is a good fit.
Jazzer
09-23-2008, 07:08 AM
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With a 17" wheel, you are probably going to get no lower than 40 series and will be fine. Keep in mind, that you may see a slight speedometer inaccuracy changing diameter tires. I would expect it to be very minimal going from 275 to 265.
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