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Old May 20, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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If I were to run 255/45/17 tires. What does the overall width come out to be of the tread in inches? I am looking at this size mounted on TTII's. Will they tuck up under and feel the wheel well's without mods?


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Old May 20, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: Really dumb question about tires. (BlackRat)

The width is 255 millimeters Divide that by 25.4 and you have the width in inches. I don't have a calculator handy... do the math.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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Right at 10 inches. Thanks. Any ideas if this size will fit with 17 inch rims 4 inch back spacing?

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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Here's a page that gives the dimensions of most all of them.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/assets/pdf/radial_ta.pdf
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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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Samman and Timbo have these set ups with 4" backspacing w/no complaints.

Do a search on Tire Size in C3 and you'll get a ton on this topic. :cheers:
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