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AFS wheels are on the way. What tires to run?

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  • Start date Start date Aug 2, 2005
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MYSTICSVT

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Did a search. Wasn't very conclusive.

Here's my mods:
AFS Cobra R wheels - 17x8(4.95" BS) front , 17x9(5.95" BS) rear
FMS "C" springs
BOI upper and lower arms with no quad shocks

What is the largest tire combo I can get away with no rubbing issues?
 

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You can probaly get 275's in the back. depending on your ride height.
 
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Thank's for the reply. Any recommendations for the front?
 

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Get 245/45/17's up front and 275/40/17's out back. They will fit the wheels perfectly and both be the same overall diameter as stock. Don't let anyone tell you different, I work in a tire store and know how those tires fit on those size wheels.....if you want it to look perfect and not have your speedo out, that's definitly what I recommend.

EDIT: You might have very slight rubbing issues in the front. If you don't want any rubbing at all, then 235/45/17 for the front. It'll make it slightly narrower and slightly shorter.
 

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245/45ZR17 up front
275/40ZR17 out back

Works awesome on my car, got the same exact wheels!
 

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One vote for 235/45 up front and 275/40 out back.
 
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