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Old 05-27-2012, 03:11 PM
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The charts show that 9" is the max wheel width for 245's. I'm thinking of going to 245/45/17 on my front 17x9" wheels as the Nitto 275's on the rear are narrow. Plus there my be less trammeling than with the 275's.

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Ive run a 245 on a 9" wheel with no issues. I had 245/40-18s on my Sonoma for years.
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You're sadly mistaken if you think a 245 width tire will follow ruts in the road any less than a 275 width tire does. I have 245s on my Trans Am GTA and the front tires wander the same as my WS6 does with 275s.
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Its true....i changed from 275 front to a 245 front an it didnt help at all.
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Thanks for the input, guys. Price and appearance will determine the selection then.
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On an fbody it looks stupid imo and the tires always seem stretched.




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