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Old 03-26-2011, 06:18 AM
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what size tire have you all been putting on a 9.5" wide rim? 17" if you want to know....
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You might get more responses if this was in the wheel/tire section, however, I have a 275/40 on mine...
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225/45/17
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A 225/45 is only recommended for a 7"-8.5" rim and it's smaller diameter would cause a speedo error.

A 275/40 will keep your speedo correct, as it is virtually the same diameter as a stock Z tire.
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you can put from 245/40 17's to 295/40 17's but good luck finding anything above a 285/40 17 since it not as common of a tire. they plenty of larger sizes but they are not recomended for 9.5 wheels. Most will run a 275 or 285 out back and a 245, 255, or a 275 285 up front. with wider it is the more it seems to want to grab every groove in the road.
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275 front 285 rear for me.
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Originally Posted by nomoneyz
275 front 285 rear for me.
Same for me. I love the 285's being just a tad bigger than stock, but I wish I could find 295/40's for the rear. I know that size is made, but only in a couple brands and for big $$$$. It would be perfect for a bolt on big tire without rolling the fender lips or doing the BFH mod.
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my 17x9.5 zr1 wheels currently have a 315 nitto 555r out back and i think a 275 up front.




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