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Old 04-22-2006, 12:12 PM
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I am curious if I can run 255 on the front rims instead of only 245? I know someone on here was running 275 I think on the 18's or 17's but same width rims. will there be a really large buldge? How would it affect the ride/handling if I got them on there?
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From what I had researched, about the largest tires to put on the stock 17s are 245/45 17 up front and 255/45 17 in the back. Go here and play around with tire sizes to see what size wheel they will fit.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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What is the OEM tire width . I recommend OEM width + 20mm but no more.
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Originally Posted by davidv
What is the OEM tire width . I recommend OEM width + 20mm but no more.
The fronts are 7.5" and the rears are 8".
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Most tire manufactures have a chart for each tire to tell you what width wheel it is compatible with. For example, here is the chart for the Bridgestone RE040.

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