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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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245/45ZR 17 95W in the front.
255/40ZR 17 94W in the rear.

Will these size tires fit on the stock 17" wheel and not be too stretched out and look funny? I have a guy that will sell me these tires CHEAP if they fit. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I know absolutely nothing about wheels and tire size. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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are the 17's 8" wide?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Concave
are the 17's 8" wide?
I do not have a clue. They are the stock 17" wheels on a 2004 350z...
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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i think a website says they are 17x7.5
your tires might look chunky (as in tires might be wide for rim)
unless you like that kind of look
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Concave
i think a website says they are 17x7.5
your tires might look chunky (as in tires might be wide for rim)
unless you like that kind of look
Well, I dont want chunky where the side wall sits at a big angle... Crap.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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i thought the 17's were 8 inches all around? if so they will work ok.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
i thought the 17's were 8 inches all around? if so they will work ok.
Like I said, I know absolutely nothing about wheels and tires... I will look it up. If the stock wheels are 8" wide these tires will or will not work? I have two conflicting opinions....
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Stock front 17" wheels on a 2004 350Z are 17x7.5.

Stock rear 17" wheels on a 2004 350z are 17x8.

So, with this new information, do you think these sizes will fit?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Stock 17's are 7.5" front, 8" rear. The widths are OK, but you need to run a 255/45 in the rear. A 255/40 will be noticably smaller in diameter than a front 245/45.
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they will
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
Stock 17's are 7.5" front, 8" rear. The widths are OK, but you need to run a 255/45 in the rear. A 255/40 will be noticably smaller in diameter than a front 245/45.
So if I just use the 245/45ZR 17 95W in the rear will that work?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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245/45ZR 17 95W in the front.
255/40ZR 17 94W in the rear..

The front tires are taller than the rear. Is there any particular reason you want to do this? Or are you just trying to be original?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
245/45ZR 17 95W in the front.
255/40ZR 17 94W in the rear..

The front tires are taller than the rear. Is there any particular reason you want to do this? Or are you just trying to be original?
No, actually I did not notice that they were taller in the front until after I posted the question. I would only use the 245/45ZR in the rear for my rear set.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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245/45 17 will fit a 7.5 wide, but won't be optimal.
255/45 17 will fit a 8 wide, but also won't be optimal
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