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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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hey yall im wanting to know if someone can help me answer my question

i got a rear set of ttm rims in the back(17x10.5) and i need tires for them my friend has a pair of 275/40r17 eagle f1 and i want to know if they would fit

the tires i got on right right are 285/40r17

and yeah i know i should really put a 315 in there but im on a budget right now


or does anyone know were i could find them cheap either the 315s or the 285s

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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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my bad meant to put it in the texas section if one of the mods could move i would appreciate it thanks
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Well, this would be best answered in Wheels & Tires, but if you want it in the Texas section...
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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ebay is your friend.... you can get 315's fairly cheap.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Yeah they will fit
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Yes they'll fit, but they will look skinny on those rims. I have the same rims and run the Nitto DR's - 315 and they fit much better and hook good. If it's DD car I would go with the BFG's as they have good traction as well but last wayyy longer. The Nitto's can be had fairly cheaply at your local Discount Tire.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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sumitumo's is where it's at if your on a budget... yes 275's will fit but look stupid. 315 35 17 sumitumos 130ish a tire and last about a year, they suck traction wise but work as in they go round and dont go boom (for the most part)
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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The 275 would really look skinny on the TTM's, but like said before if you are on a budget Sumitomo are a great buy, I really never had issues or bad experiences with the tires, and far as traction goes I have also never had issues with them either, I was able to pull of a 2.1 60'ft with about 35psi in them back when my car was stock. So I would recommend them if you are on a budget and your rims would look a lot better
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