17x9 or 17x8 with 255's
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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
and the cobra lookalikes are 17x9
which would look better and handle better with 255/40/17
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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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