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Old 12-17-2008, 05:43 PM   #10
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Re: Looking for a particular size tire and rim...

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Originally Posted by Tony_SS View Post
x2, that's what I was going to say. But the only thing I don't like about going to 17's is that braking ability will suffer, not to mention the brakes show more through the wheels and look puny.

I'm looking at keeping my 15's and going to a 275/60 (28" tall) but then again I like the 'big tire' look since I have a stock height.


Why would braking ability suffer? The height of the tire is what changes your braking aspect, not the wheel size. The 275/60/15 tire is the same diameter as the 275/50/17, the difference is the sidewall exposed. The exposure of your brakes is easy to control with dust shields (Front and back wheels) and they can be purchased just about anywhere. Besides that, you could paint the disc brake caliper and make them stand out, rather than hide them.
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