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Re: What are the largest tires for stock 17X8's ?? (archive)
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Posted by Steve on May 15, 2001 at 21:05:00:

In Reply to: Re: What are the largest tires for stock 17X8's ?? posted by Mel A on May 14, 2001 at 20:37:01:

Note, however, that every tire manufacturer specifies an 8.5" rim width as minimum acceptable rim width for a 255/40/17 tire. Will a 255 mount on an 8" rim? Of course. Is it optimal? Clearly not. I know of three people who blew out their sidewalls (of 255's on 8" rims) at club driving events. The 8" rim pinches the sidewall in more than the tire designer intended; I think it's somewhat of a safety issue. As always, YMMV.

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