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bmcnicho 01-28-2009 07:45 PM
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.

tcrist 01-28-2009 08:15 PM
Depending on the tire width you might need to modify the door striker support for the tire to clear. DV could inform you better on this.

Terry


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