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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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I am geting 17/9 wheels up front for my stang can i put 245/45/17 tires on and them look good are is that to small if so what size do i need i dont want the front to rub. thanks
 
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:29 AM
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you can use 245/45 but the sidewall will look sucked in. 275/40 would be a better fit.
 
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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Too small.Go with 275/40's.
 
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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275's look the best on that rim size. They will fir fine....same sized used on Cobra's.
 
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Will 275/40 rub the front are not.
 
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Nope.I'm running 275/40/18's on the front of mine and it sit's real low.
 
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