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Old 06-24-2006, 11:12 AM
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Everybody is telling me that on my 99 t/a (stock 16's) that the biggest tire I can go with w/out rubbing is a 255? Is this true? Thanks
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If you want 275's do it right & pick up a set of 17" x 9.5" wheels. Just wanting a wider tire isn't worth risking saftey.
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they woudent fit the rim...it would be dangerous
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is there even a 275 available in a 16" size?
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Originally Posted by JGKadell
is there even a 275 available in a 16" size?
probably if you look for truck tires.
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