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17x9 or 17x8 with 255's

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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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17x9 or 17x8 with 255's

the iroc rims are 17x8
and the cobra lookalikes are 17x9
which would look better and handle better with 255/40/17
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 01:02 AM
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Bridgestone recommends an 8.5 to 10.0 rim for that size tire with a 9" being ideal. If you go with 8" wheel, use a P245/45R17.
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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does anywhere sell 9" iroc wheels
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