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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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I just ordered Nitto 555's Extremes in 255-45-17 in lieu of the 245-45-17 which is the stock size on the 8.5" front wheels. Should I be concerned about the tire rubbing in an extreme left or right turn? What is the maximum front tire size that will fit?
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I had 17x9.5 wheels on the front of mine with 265 size tires. No rubbing issues there.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I had 17x9.5 wheels on the front of mine with 265 size tires. No rubbing issues there.
Are they 265-40's? The lower aspect ratio makes a difference. The 255-45's are too tall. A buddy of mine tried the 255-45's on stock wheels on his 99' and they barely cleared the front of the fender. I'm sure they would have been a problem on a hard turn. He pulled them off and went with 245-45's.
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