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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Im getting some tt rims here in the next couple of weeks and wondered if someone could tell me whats the biggest size tires in the rear i can get without having to beat on any thing. Im getting 17x9.5 front and 17x10.5rear. Im wanting 275/40/17 up front. I just dnt know what size to go with in the rear. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I drive a 98 Z28 by the way.
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315/35s
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Aight thanks. What tires would you say are the best bang for your buck?
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Sumitomo's are about the cheapest you can get
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Nah i havent heard anything good out of them what about continentals or nittos i just dnt want to pay 300 a tire
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If you run a 315 or 335 you will have to BFH it. 295 or 305 i think are the max sizes without beating anything
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If you run a 315 or 335 you will have to BFH it. 295 or 305 i think are the max sizes without beating anything
Thanks man yeah thats what i was thinkin i just wasnt sure.
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