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Old Feb 24, 2021 | 02:40 PM
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I have a new set on 235/45/17 on the front of my 72 on American Racing Thrust wheels. What size tire can I stick in the back that won’t look goofy compared to the front but still has a good look.

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Hey Joey
Im running 255/50’s all around. I feel they fill out the wheel wells fully.

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Im running 255/50’s all around. I feel they fill out the wheel wells fully.
Those look great.
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I was thinking of 245/45/17 on the back to match up with the 235/45/17 that are on the front.

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Originally Posted by Joe79Vette
I was thinking of 245/45/17 on the back to match up with the 235/45/17 that are on the front.

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That will work well me thinks
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The other option is the 255/50/17 like yours on the rear. Just not sure how they will look with the 235/45 on the front.

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Im running 255/50’s all around. I feel they fill out the wheel wells fully.
These look great, really fill out the wheel well. Do you have a full side view and is there any rubbing at full steering lock in the front?
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I was thinking of 245/45/17 on the back to match up with the 235/45/17 that are on the front.

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These are 245x45x17 al around

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255/50R17 ends up being the stock diameter of 27" overall. IMHO, anything smaller than that looks too small.
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