Max tire width on the 17x9 and 17x9.5

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Nov 8, 2007, 01:44 PM

Bexa20

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Max tire width on the 17x9 and 17x9.5

As the title says, I'm just curious what are the limits on both rims deciding what to get for the next season.

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Nov 8, 2007, 04:20 PM

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Max that works best or max that you can put on it and get it under the car?

What I normally recommend and have done myself is 255 on a 9 and I run 275's on 9.5's both 18 and 17 inches.

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Nov 8, 2007, 08:42 PM

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I have the 255s I was wondering if I one day I decide to put 275 would they fit on the 9?

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Nov 9, 2007, 07:57 AM

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What is your suspension set-up currently. That can help determin one over another. Rule of thumb though is 9" 255 and 9.5" 265-275.

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Nov 9, 2007, 08:01 AM

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he has or will soon have installed Works Stage 3 Ohlins. Probably -3 camber upfront.

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Nov 10, 2007, 05:07 AM

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You can fit a 275 on a 9" rim, but it won't fit inside the fenders unless you roll them.

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Nov 10, 2007, 05:24 AM

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i know from experience Nitto 315/35 DR's fits very well on a 17x9 wheel, they run narrow

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Nov 13, 2007, 05:58 PM

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255's the widest i've seen w/out fender mods.

hey! that chart looks familiar

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Nov 14, 2007, 10:23 PM

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Yes I did rolled the rear fenders, so this is not a problem. My friend he has the 255s on his Advans RGs and he had to roll his front fenders because they were rubbing, but I think this was due to the offset that he has on the rims.

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