bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
08-29-2010, 11:02 AM
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bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
Hey guys went ahead and bought some wheels they are 17x9 wheels with a 5.00bs all around and need some ideas on tire sizes. I want a staggered look. Any pictures would be nice.
08-29-2010, 08:47 PM
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
275/40's will probably be Ok on the rear, but may hit on the front as they will stick out a bit. I prefer a little more BS (appox 5.5", depending on wheel brand) instead.
You may want to try a 245/45 for the front. Same height but a little narrower.
You may want to try a 245/45 for the front. Same height but a little narrower.
08-30-2010, 12:38 AM
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
yeah I actually tried the wheel on the front and had a inch away from the wheel and tie rod and 3/4 of a inch from the strut its pretty close but I cant complain I got a good deal on them. But I ve talk to my uncle he said id probley be best with a 265/45 on the back and a 255/45 on the front if they make those sizes. I wish I could find some good pictures of some
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
I've actually asked BFGoodrich to release some 275/45R17 Radial T/A tires. They asked me what the market was. I sent back a list of everything they should fit, and they said they'd forward my proposal tho the manager of marketing, North America. That was Friday.
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
Yes,keep me updated as well. I need to replace my goodyear f1 tires with new ones
10-07-2010, 09:45 PM
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
has anybody ran 255/40/17 on the rear and 245/40/17 on the front? with a 17x9 tire?
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Re: bought 17x9 wheels 5.00bs need ideas 4 tires
I run 275/40s front, 5" bs & zero rub issues. Ball joint to rim edge clearance, at stock height, was VERY minimal. But they are under the fenders & never rubs anywhere.
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