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Old 08-26-2004, 09:12 PM   #1
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opinions on tires

okay, i'm gonna be getting tires for my 17's at the same time as the rest of my drop stuff.

so... what size tire would look good with a 5/7 drop??? 17x8" wheels

i already have 2 of 275/50/17's http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...6&cs=275&rd=17

the tires i really dont like much. what size tires would look good? 255/50?? 255/45??
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Old 08-26-2004, 09:53 PM   #2
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Yes, do 255/50 17's up front. A friend has 255/45 17's up front, with 275/50 17's out back and it just doesn't look right. (Of course, he's dropped 6/4)
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Old 08-26-2004, 10:31 PM   #3
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

what about those on all 4 corners??
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Old 08-26-2004, 10:50 PM   #4
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Those are good..that's what I think I'm going ot go with on the front, 255/50 instead of the 255/55's
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Old 08-27-2004, 08:09 AM   #5
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Im running 255/60/17's on all 4 corners on my 17x9's with a 3/5 drop. I wanted a taller sidewall because I drive mine 100miles a day and wanted to keep a smooth ride. With a 5/7 though your gonna probably need a 50 series though to tuck in front.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
I chose these tires for price and the good reviews on traction wet/dry and tread life.
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