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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Thumbs up Right size of tire for these wheels.

I just purchased some Volk CE28N. Front are 17X8.5 +40, rear are 17X10 +45.

I was wondering about the correct size for those wheels. No, I don't want to stretch the tires, LOL, and if I have to "roll" the fenders, I will. Thanks

http://www.forperformance.com/rays/w...28n/ce28n.html
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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Front: 245/40-17
Rear: 275/40-17
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Yup... you could even squeeze a 255/40 up front (it will match the rear diameter better too), Mazda used that size on the 8.5" '96+ wheels
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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255 + 275 = bliss.

you could even run 255 at all four corners if your car is not modded and you want it to handle very neutrally.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Nice, this is great info. I will go with 255/275. Thanks again guys
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