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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Size Matters

I have a question that hopefully can be answered, I have my heart set on some Nitto NT555 tires 275/40/17 in the rear and 245/45/17 in the front. Will 17x9 rims(Boze Speedsters) fit on those tires, and will i have to use spacers for these tires to fit and not rub?...thanks for any replies!

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Re: Go Big or Go Home

they will both fit on a 9" wheel, but the 245 will be a bit stretched.

Spacers depend on what specs (backspacing/offset) the wheels have... if they have about zero offset, or 5" of bs, they will fit without spacers.

(thats not big either)
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Go Big or Go Home

x2 on not being BIG. i was thinking this was gonna be another 22's post.

I have 17x9's with 275's in all 4 corners.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Re: Size Matters

so should I go with 255 in the front?
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Re: Size Matters

why not 275s all around?
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Re: Size Matters

I could do that, but i dont want alot of tire sticking out in the front, will it do that?
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Re: Size Matters

depends on the rim offset/backspacing.

this is mine.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...rtatbeach2.jpg

I'll have to get a head on shot.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Size Matters

I want this setup on my car, same rims and everything
http://www.camaroperformers.com/feat.../photo_18.html
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