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Old 03-04-2012 | 03:42 PM
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Default Best tire set up for 17in rims
Im about to be buying some c5 rims 17 in. x 9.5 in., 5 x 4.75 in

I was just wondering what size tires would be best for these.
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Old 03-04-2012 | 03:43 PM
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285s or 295s.
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i was thinking 295 in the back but not sure what to put on the front. would 275 45 fit or would it hit the sidewall/fender
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275/40/17 and 285-295/40/17. No wider than that
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thanks for that link. now have to find time to read all of it.
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