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Old 03-08-2008, 10:58 PM
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What is the widest tire that could be put on an 8.5 wide wheel?
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what diameter?
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255's, according to the sticky up at the top.
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Assuming a 17" diameter. A 245/45ZR17 which would match the OE diameter a 265/45ZR17, which will be a tad bit taller than stock.

And all you who recommended bigger . . .
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