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Old 03-27-2008, 11:45 PM
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I Have Stock Chrome Rims And Want To Get The Biggest Tires For The Rear Rims Put On ???????
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are they 16's or 17's? If 16 go with a 255/50/16 if 17 you can put 275/40/17.
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Sorry 16 Ok Thanks
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No prob man. Are you looking for a street tire or a drag radial. Maybe we can help you find a nice tire as well.
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NO I GOT M/T D/R's I JUST HEARD THAT I CAN MOUNT 275 IN THE REAR WITH 9.5 RIM ??
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You CAN put a 285 on a 9.5" wide wheel

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Stock TA wheels are 16" x 8" - 245/50R16 Stock & 255/50R16 widest tire

Stock WS6 wheels are 17" x 9" - 275/40ZR17 Stock & 285/40ZR17 widest tire.
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