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

[Ed Kellock]

I have run 255/40-15's on 17x9 et35 without any rubbing.  Actually, in
my tests, it would only rub when I backed up at full lock at higher
than the usual reversing speed.  I felt this was not a realistic
result and have had no other instance of rubbing.  Note: I have
Bilstein HD shocks that make the car sit up a quarter inch or so
higher.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <J123fs at aol.com>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 1:23 PM
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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