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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:04 PM
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I dont know the numbers on the slick sizes. I dont even know if what i just typed made sense...i need a "slick tire sizing education". I bought some 17x9 rims, im saving the 17x8 and wanna put some slicks on the 17x8. But i dont know what the numbers in the size mean. I know how to read regular tire sizes, can someone please help me out with the "lesson". Also any suggestions on sizes that fit a 8 inch rim would be very helpful...thanks
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:07 PM
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Get these...

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...0&autoview=sku

mickey thompson et streets. this size is 275/40/17 so it should fit on your 8" rims without too much buldge.
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:12 PM
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even though it says minimum rim size 9"..that would be ok to run on a 8" rim? I would like to get an actual SLICK though...for track only..
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:13 PM
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You could fit that tire on that rim. Itll buldge out but itll be fine.
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:14 PM
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you wont find slicks for your rims.
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:18 PM
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yeah im having a hard time finding a 17" slick...i guess thats why, they dont make that size. Well thanks for the tire suggestion.
 
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