[V8] Re: 255's on 71x 9 rims?

[Coleman, David]

I had 235/xx-16s, and now run 255/xx-17s for summer tires with zero
rubbing under any conditions.  I can't remember the aspect ratio for
either, but I'm certain the diameters are both were essentially the same
as the O.E. 215/xx-15 setup.

-DaveC. 

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 3:24 PM
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> Subject: [V8] Re: 255's on 71x 9 rims? 
> 
> Hey Listers,
> I remember some discussion in the past, but could find 
> nothing definitive  in the archives as to whether or not 255- 
> 45 or 40(?) -17's will fit on the  V8 without rubbing. 
> My current setup is 17 x 9 et 35, with 235-45-17 tires on it 
> ( I have 14"  
> Wilwoods, so no go on anything less than 17" wheels). They 
> have a  few little dings from chuckholes and will now be 
> winter wheels only. 
> So, I thought that I would poss go up a size for my new 
> summer  wheels.
> Also, any BTDT with regards to certain tires that might be a 
> "little"  wider than normal and might rub (whereas some in 
> the same size do not) might be great too.
> Happy New Year,
> Jack
>  
> And FYI , anyone interested in a nice set of factory wheels 
> with 30% worn Dunlops 225-55-15(mounted) before they hit the 
> marketplace and Ebay? 
> Wheels are solid 8+ in the looks and no dents.
> Respond off list please, and note that they are located in 
> southern NH. 
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