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how wide rims for 255-45-17??

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Old 04-06-2006, 09:27 PM
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how wide rims for 255-45-17??
so...how wide would the rims have to be to fit 255-45-17 tires??
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Old 04-07-2006, 06:36 AM
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I would think at least 7.5 inches and really an 8 inch rim for a good fit.
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8.5 or 9. Definitely not 7.5
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Old 04-07-2006, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
8.5 or 9. Definitely not 7.5
A 9? I've got 9s on my TA and 275's are about right and I could easily go to 295 on a 9 inch wheel....
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:26 AM
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Rear 350Z rims are 8" and have 235/50/17 tires. I would think 9".
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255/45R17s are spec'd for 8.0-9.5 inch wide rims. That said, I'd stay on the lower end but I'm betting it my still rub on a 4th gen.

Shadow, those are 50 series rims. You can put 255/65R17 tire in a 7 inch wheel and still be within specs. It depends on the aspect ratio.
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Old 04-10-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 6SpeedTA95
A 9? I've got 9s on my TA and 275's are about right and I could easily go to 295 on a 9 inch wheel....

9" wheel is min for 275/40 so that's the largest tire you should run on a 9.
<think about it a 275 is almost 11" wide>

I run 255/40s on 17x8.5 and 17x9 (track)
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Old 04-11-2006, 01:43 PM
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9" wheel is min for 275/40 so that's the largest tire you should run on a 9.
<think about it a 275 is almost 11" wide>

I run 255/40s on 17x8.5 and 17x9 (track)
thats more like it.
 
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Old 04-12-2006, 04:50 PM
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need your help for rims sizes
Originally Posted by CCS2k1Max
255/45R17s are spec'd for 8.0-9.5 inch wide rims. That said, I'd stay on the lower end but I'm betting it my still rub on a 4th gen.

Shadow, those are 50 series rims. You can put 255/65R17 tire in a 7 inch wheel and still be within specs. It depends on the aspect ratio.
Hi' just wondering if you can help me up for my wheels, i have a 96 maxima with koni's front 1.75 eiback spring and agx for rear with 1.5 eiback spring,im thinking to go 19's with those like deep disk rims can you email what is the best rims that i can get and what sizes is good that will not rub on fenders both front and rear
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19x8.5 with 245/35/19s
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What size tires am I suppose to use on my 4th gen.
Im trying to put some 20in rims on this summer
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Originally Posted by dnarh1017
What size tires am I suppose to use on my 4th gen.
Im trying to put some 20in rims on this summer
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Old 03-23-2010, 03:58 PM
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20s on a 4th gen....


These are approved with a 245/30 tire, you will want a spacer for flushness in the rear.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Weight

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Bump I was wondering the same thing...
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Originally Posted by Ammi
8.5 or 9. Definitely not 7.5
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Originally Posted by z32drifter
9" wheel is min for 275/40 so that's the largest tire you should run on a 9.
<think about it a 275 is almost 11" wide>

I run 255/40s on 17x8.5 and 17x9 (track)
My rule of thumb for street tires: keep the rim width within one inch of the section width. That a rule of thumb, a.k.a. a general guide, not an absolute requirement.
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