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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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does anyone make anything wider than a 255/50 m/t dr for a 16 inch wheel?
id really like to get some m/t that are maybe 285, i plan on narrowing my stock front from 8-5.5 and they can add 2 inches even 1.5 to the back so i could get a wider d/r, only option i see is m/t et street in the 10.5 and 11.5
what about hoosier?
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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The etstreet is not gonna be much if any wider than the drag radial. If i understand correctly, you plan to modify the stock wheels to make them larger... I think your best bet would be to get a different set of rims eather 15in or 17in. Both have a wider selection of tires.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by daniel6718
does anyone make anything wider than a 255/50 m/t dr for a 16 inch wheel?
id really like to get some m/t that are maybe 285, i plan on narrowing my stock front from 8-5.5 and they can add 2 inches even 1.5 to the back so i could get a wider d/r, only option i see is m/t et street in the 10.5 and 11.5
what about hoosier?
Are you talking about widening the salad shooters? I like that idea
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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by the time you spen the money to widen a wheel, you just paid for a set of wheels. you can opt for a set of M&H radials. they come in all kinds of oddball sizes
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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i kno, but i like the stock look, id rather it look like that, full interrior ect, just thinking about tryin to hook up 500+hp and saving a few pounds from the front, little wider wheel and bigger tire....

i work at a shop, and i have the hookup on this its not too expensive
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