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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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i have a 94 vette with 255/45/17 on front 285/40/17 on back this was standard. looking at kumhos, only found them in 275/40/17.

can i run this tire the 275/40/17 on fornt and back with no trouble?
first time changing tires.
thanks for the help
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Technically the 275's are to wide for the front rims that you have but I have been running 275's on mine for two years and no problems.. I lone the Kumhos so I would say go for it.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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275s are fine. My 96 has the Z51 suspension, which gave you 275s on all four.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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check out avatar. 315s.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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They make them for your car! I just bought some. Enter your make, year and model here under shop for tires. http://www.tirerack.com/
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