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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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17x8/17x9's ???

Looking at buying a set of 17x8 fronts and 17x9 rears (4.5 frt/5.0 rear b.s.)

Guess my question is, I'm gonna run 245/45's up front, but the dealer said a 275/45/17 will fit in the back??? I know a 255/45 will, but will the 275's???

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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Re: 17x8/17x9's ???

275 with no mods, i think you can even go to 295 with little to no mods
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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Re: 17x8/17x9's ???

you can easily fit a 275 in back as long as your backspacing is where it should be, just triple check it... measure twice spend a lot of money once
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Re: 17x8/17x9's ???

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you can easily fit a 275 in back as long as your backspacing is where it should be, just triple check it... measure twice spend a lot of money once
so a 5" backspace should make a 275 fit ok?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Re: 17x8/17x9's ???

Yes, a lot of people run a 5" with a 275. Some people also run a 5.5 I would say get out there and measure, its gonna take some time but you'll know its gonna be where you want it. I also see you dont have a factory rear, you should definately measure it to make sure, thats what I did and Im very happy.
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