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Old 05-16-2006, 11:22 AM
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hey im about to get 17x8 Bullit rims and will 275/40/17 or 285/40/17 fit or look right??
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Check out the 'does this fit' sticky above:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/120716-wheels-tires-everything-you-should-need-know-here-must-read.html

Looks like they suggest 245 max on an 8" wide rim.
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245/45/17 will keep stock height
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get a 245. 275's and 285's will bulge out badly and look retarded.
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