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Old 06-15-2007, 03:49 PM
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Was wondering if a 17in tire would fit on an 18in rim? Im figuring it wont but would like someone with more knowledge to help me out with this. And yes i know im a at this
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Nope...17"---18"--refers to the size of the rim it will fit on..19 on 19..etc.............275/40/17..Means..275mm of width....40 is 40% of width[of 275mm] for the sidewall..and 17 means a 17" rim.




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