ccajun4real

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I am going to MT ET radials and need some cheap wheels to mount them on. I do not care at all about condition as long as they are straight. Thanks

Cajun

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You really need a 17X9 for the 26X11.5X17 MT ET Street Radials....the optimum rim size is 9 inch (plus or minus one inch). I was told 11's COULD work, but not as well as 9 inch. I have 17 X11's and will give it a try, but the 17X9 will be the best. Should be able to find some F-body or Vette wheels in 17X9 really easy and really cheaply.

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ccajun4real

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So will 17 x 8.5 wheels work well? Or would 17 x 9.5 be the best? I really appreciate your help and insight in helping me with this!

Cajun

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17 X 9.5 would be preferable. 11 in is just too wide for optimum contact patch...it stretches the tire too much and doesn't allow for as much sidewall flex. i will unfortunately probably be doing this on my own car, but if your going to start with different rims, then get the 17 X 9 (or 9.5).

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