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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Ok, a 275/40 tire fits on a 17x9.5, and a 255/50 fit's on a 16x9.5, i've been looking but I can't find a 275 tire for a 16x9.5. Is this because it's too wide with too much tire wall or am I just not looking hard enough. heck, a 255 fits on a 16x8.5.

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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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I would think a tire that size would fit if you could find one, but I've never seen one offered in that size
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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I enquired in the UK about this size tyre some years ago. I found a supplier who listed them by the manufacturer Hankook. (I think they are Korean).
When I enquired again they were no longer available. This brand name may be a lead for you to try in the US. Good Luck! If you find any, let us know.
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I enquired in the UK about this size tyre some years ago. I found a supplier who listed them by the manufacturer Hankook. (I think they are Korean).
When I enquired again they were no longer available. This brand name may be a lead for you to try in the US. Good Luck! If you find any, let us know.
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Thanks! I found some at tirerack.com but they are all slicks. there are some kumho's there that come in 265's though.
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Thanks for that, all info is useful for the future. :cheers: :steering:
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