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Will 225/55/17 tires clear the wheel wells? +3.0%

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Will 225/55/17 tires clear the wheel wells? +3.0%

Could use the extra ground clearance. Wondering if these will fit. They are 3% larger in diameter.

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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They wont fit on the stock wheels
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Well obviously lol.

I have an aftermarket set of 17's.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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That's a really small size...do you have stock 16's? I'm running 275/35/18's, have tons of clearance.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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yes they will fit; but look hideous
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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How wide are your 17's? 8" rims will handle 245s. 9" rims will handle 255s.
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