Tire size on a 17" x 9"

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11-13-2006, 08:10 AM

eventer289

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Tire size on a 17" x 9"

Is a 275/40/R17 the correct size? What number determines sidewall height?

11-13-2006, 08:34 AM

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Good size. Middle number determines sidewall height. Common misconception is the middle number is in Millimeters, but that's not necessarily true. 245/35/17 would also fit, but have low sidewall.

11-13-2006, 10:03 AM

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275 will give you the best fitment.

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