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Jan 22, 2002 | 04:36 PM

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Nitto 555R

What is the largest size I can use on my stock 2001 SS wheels?

Jan 22, 2002 | 04:37 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R

275/40/17

Jan 22, 2002 | 04:59 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R

[quote]Originally posted by BIGBOS:
<strong>275/40/17</strong><hr></blockquote>

I thought you could use 315s too. <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">

I have the 275/40/17s and they hook hella better than the F1s. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

Jan 22, 2002 | 05:16 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R

I think the stock rims are too thin, I'm not sure though

Jan 22, 2002 | 05:49 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R

315's look funny on 17x9's, I have seen that. I would put them on 17x9.5's or bigger.

Jan 22, 2002 | 09:55 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about the 315's but I don't want to invest in any wheels right now so I will go with 275's. I am going to go to 4.10 gears very shortly so I will definately do the tires then to.

Jan 23, 2002 | 02:32 AM

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Re: Nitto 555R

I'm pretty sure you can go 285/40/17... I know a guy who has... they don't look weird or anything, but is it worth the extra money for that extra little bit? I don't think so. 285 is an oddball size and you pay a premium just becuase it's an uncommon size.