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I bought a set of 17 inch rims. 17x9.5.... What size tire should i buy to keep the same height or a little taller.
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Bluewasp wrote:I bought a set of 17 inch rims. 17x9.5.... What size tire should i buy to keep the same height or a little taller.
A 275/50-17 will put you at just under 28" diameter...which is a little less than stock. Maybe look for something around that size.
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AZS10Crew wrote:
Bluewasp wrote:I bought a set of 17 inch rims. 17x9.5.... What size tire should i buy to keep the same height or a little taller.
A 275/50-17 will put you at just under 28" diameter...which is a little less than stock. Maybe look for something around that size.
Tire rack doesn't stock a 275/50-17.. how much taller would a 275/55-17 be?
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Bluewasp wrote: Tire rack doesn't stock a 275/50-17.. how much taller would a 275/55-17 be?
Just over an inch- Calculators from the S-10CREWCAB.com website

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