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Old 01-28-2009, 07:45 PM
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Default Wheel & Tire Question
I currently have 255/60R15 tires and 8.5" wheels with a 4.5" backspace.

I want to change to 17" wheels for a sportier look and better handling. For the front I am looking at a 17x8.5" wheel with 4.25" backspace. For the rear, 17x10.5" with 5" backspace.

I am looking at 245/45R17 tires for the front and 295/40R17 tires for the rear. I have measured the inner clearances and there does not seem to be a problem with this wheel/tire combination.

Does anybody have any comments or suggestions. This appears to be a little a wider wheel than most folks are putting in the rear.
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