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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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17 x 8 and 17 x 9.5 Vintage wheel works V40's.....and will be for sale in about 4 weeks
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So assuming you change from the stock 15x8s to say 17x8, what size tires are you looking at to maintain the stock diameter?
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255/50/17 is a popular size and will give you about the same diameter as stock. I am running 245/45/17 on the front and I think these would be too small for the rear.
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17's here...

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What is the back spacing for the torque thrust II.
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What is the back spacing for the torque thrust II.
4 inch backspacing for a 17X8 wheel
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Let em know if you want to sell your 15" TT's!
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