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daver01

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what is the difference between a 275/40 & 275/45? is it taller, wider?? also what is the max size i should go on front with 17x9 wheels? also, anyone know anything about sumitomo htrz2II's? are they any good, or just cheap knock-offs? thanks.
 

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275 is the width of the tire in mm's. The 40 and 45 is the size of the sidewall, as a percentage of 275. So the 275/45 is taller than the 275/40 (meaning it has more sidewall).
 

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daver01 said:
what is the difference between a 275/40 & 275/45? is it taller, wider?? also what is the max size i should go on front with 17x9 wheels? also, anyone know anything about sumitomo htrz2II's? are they any good, or just cheap knock-offs? thanks.
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The 275/45 is taller...and I wouldn't go any wider than 275/40's on the front...personally...

Don't know abou the tire????

David
 
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