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Primer GR40
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what the widest I can fit?

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[ May 28, 2003, 10:27 AM: Message edited by: Black94 5.0 ]

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275.....I have 275/40-17 on the rear wheels of my Stang...

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couldnt i put a 285? i have 275's on my 7.5" wheel right now

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You can put what you want, BUT a 275 is overkill/UN-effective on a 7.5" wheel.

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I've put a 295 on a 8" rim before. It bulged out a lot but it did fit.

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so then stick to a 275?

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i have 275's right now and they were a bitch to put on...i personally wouldnt not go any bigger.

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