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How wide can i go?

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meric_gt

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i have a 98 gt,i'm gonna need to buy some tires soon,so i have 245's i'd like to go 275's is that possible with the rims i have?you can see the pic of my avatar!!

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orange97

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yep possible, i run 275's on my 17x8's.
 

meric_gt

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cool!!i don't need to use spacers?do you have 275's both front and rear?
 

project91

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very possible. i also run 275's on 17x8's.
 

orange97

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no spacers needed, and no, i run 245's in the front, but if i am correct you can run 275's on the front as well
 

stallion98gt

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no spacer needed.even if .u have 315 with 17x10 at the rear...
 

Bone Racing

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275's fit real nicely on a 17x8....i had that for 2 years
 
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be careful on the front. I run 255 in front. they rub during tight, right hand turning. recommend after market bump steer.
 
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