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Old 05-26-2006, 08:16 PM
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What is the width of the footprint of Sumitomo HTRZ 275/40/17 when mounted on a 17x9.5 wheel? The reason I ask, is that on tirerack it gives all the other dimensions except for that. Also any up close pics of Sumitomo's tread width or sidewall would be appreciated. thanks guys
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help a brotha out?? Can somebody take a tape measure and measure the width for me. Please and thanks!!
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I will check for you later. I have them.

here are some pics for now

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../ZR1%20wheels/
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Thanks man thats exactly what I was lookin for, picture wise. Do you think they look wide for a 275/40? Also what springs are you running?
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I had Sumitomo 275/40 17 before I went to 18s. They are a good size but I think they still look stock.

These are old pics.




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The Sumitomo tires run pretty narrow. If you want a wider tire get a BFG. They tend to run wider treads according to the width measurement.
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99 silver z, if those are 17x9.5 zo6's, what springs are you running. I like how your car sits, I was going to go with sportlines, but it looks like you're running a pro-kit. Also if you have any more pics of your car with the 17's I would like to see them.

The reason I'm going with Sumitomo's is for the price. Hell if I went BFG I couldn't get anywhere close to $400 for 4 tires.




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