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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Default Will stock tires fit??

Does anyone know if tires from a set of stock rims (17 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5) will fit on 17 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5 ???
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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Technicaly the answer is yes. But it will look funny with edge of the rim out further than the tire.
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Yes they will fit and look fine. If they didn't, the manufacturer wouldn't recommend them.

The stock 245/45/17 is rated for up to a 9.5" wheel. The 275/40/18 is rated for up to a 11" wheel.

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