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Old Sep 26, 2004, 11:07 AM
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widest tire on a 17x9 with a drop?
i was thinking of getting the widest tires possible that wont cause rubbing with either the stechs or htechs. could a 275 work or would it be to much. i have the 5zigen 17x9s and i want to go overkill but i dont want to roll the fenders. any one have experience with big tires.

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Old Sep 26, 2004, 11:49 AM
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The widest you'll be able to use without rubbing or fender roll are 255/40's
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Old Sep 26, 2004, 07:04 PM
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what about with a drop any problems?
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I'd be surprised if you could fit 275s with the stock front struts. You'd also need tons of negative camber to keep them tucked in under the front fenders.
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what about with a drop any problems?
Nope. I autox/road race with 255/40 Victoracers with Tanabe springs..no problems. I run -1.8 f camber
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Originally Posted by EVO8LTW
I'd be surprised if you could fit 275s with the stock front struts. You'd also need tons of negative camber to keep them tucked in under the front fenders.
i know 275 wouldnt fit but it would be B!Tching to have.
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255's the largest I've seen that actually works witout major modifictions.
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