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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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wanting to put 285/40/17 nitto nt 555 extremes on all 4 corners
would these wheels work?

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Yes, those tires will fit no problem.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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I was considering doing 275/40s on all 4 but got to looking around and thought the 285s would fit.
I have also thought about doing 275s up front and 285s in the rear.
What would you recommend?
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Honestly, I would go with a 275 40 R17 up front, and a 285 40 R17 for the rear (if you are talking Nitto NT-555). Not sure what the extreme is. 315 35 R17 would be ideal for the rear, but those wheels will not handle that width safely.
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Originally Posted by nochey
I was considering doing 275/40s on all 4 but got to looking around and thought the 285s would fit.
I have also thought about doing 275s up front and 285s in the rear.
What would you recommend?
You can fit a 315 in the front so do what you want to do. But we cautious while driving, a wider tire will make your car track. which basically means it will follow little divots in the road, if your not paying attention it could put you in another lane or off the road!
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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Honestly, I would go with a 275 40 R17 up front, and a 285 40 R17 for the rear (if you are talking Nitto NT-555). Not sure what the extreme is. 315 35 R17 would be ideal for the rear, but those wheels will not handle that width safely.
yeah im talking NT 555
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That is a pretty good deal for those wheels btw, so I am not going to try to convince you to find a pair of 17X11 wheels to fit a pair of 315's on.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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okay well the tires will fit those wheels no problem. The added width in the rear will help with traction, while also adding some visual appeal
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Thanks for the help
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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no problem! And believe me, you will be VERY impressed with the tires.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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Yeah right now all I have is the original 16x8s plasti dipped with some cheap Primewell pz900 245/50s LOL
They were on the car when i bought it
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hahaha, yea that will be a BIG improvement. Post some pics if you get them!
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