Who's running 255/40R17s?

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end

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Just wondering how bad they're going to rub

 

powertrax91

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• Jul 26, 2007

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you'll be suprised...
I'm running 255/40s on a 9" wheel the front of my 91 LX (2" drop). It's not the tire that rubs, but the wheel that makes contact with the stock control arm at full lock. tubular control arms will solve this problem

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end

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• Jul 26, 2007

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powertrax91 said:

you'll be suprised...
I'm running 255/40s on a 9" wheel the front of my 91 LX (2" drop). It's not the tire that rubs, but the wheel that make contact with the stock control arm at full lock. tubular control arms will solve this problem

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That's what i was thinking....i'm going to be running a 17x9 rim all the way around and 255/40s front and back.

 

QUICK91LX

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• Jul 26, 2007

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I am running 255/45/17 on a 17x8 rim (installed by previous owner) and they just slightly rub on the fender extensions when turning...nothing major at all...

 

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iwashmycar

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should be fine. Heck i tried 275s at one point...it drove alright. The rim should hit before that tire

 

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Demented4.6

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i got em on the rear and all is great