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Old 11-28-2008, 08:09 PM
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I got a spare R888 that's 245/40/17 ... will I be able to fit this into a 17 x 9.5 rim?
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it will have some stretch to it..but it would work
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The 245/40R17 fits 17X8 to 17X9.5. They will be fine,.
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Thanks guys, cause I just bought the set of tires... and changing rims now.
I also got two 255/40R17 Potenze R-11 ... if anyone wants them
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Originally Posted by JsRacingS2K,Nov 28 2008, 09:09 PM
I got a spare R888 that's 245/40/17 ... will I be able to fit this into a 17 x 9.5 rim?
What offsets are you running?
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Originally Posted by AP2,Nov 28 2008, 11:44 PM
it will have some stretch to it..but it would work
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Originally Posted by 24boosted,Nov 30 2008, 10:50 AM
What offsets are you running?
I'm running 17x9.5 + 40 all 4
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Originally Posted by JsRacingS2K,Dec 1 2008, 03:23 PM
I'm running 17x9.5 + 40 all 4
Pics please!
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Originally Posted by JsRacingS2K,Nov 30 2008, 08:53 AM
Thanks guys, cause I just bought the set of tires... and changing rims now.
I also got two 255/40R17 Potenze R-11 ... if anyone wants them
Since you are giving them away, ship them off to me.
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i want to know how u can run that tyre and wheel combo with that offset

i just fitted a 245/45 17 to a 17x8.5 +40 rim .. and even with -3 deg camber <1 in lowered at the rear and rolled guards the tyre hits top of the guard.. hits the back bumper where the bumper screws onto the body
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