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largest tire width on is300 wheel

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Old 06-28-08, 09:28 PM
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so hate to bring up a noob question... but I am trying to see if running a 235/50/17 is possible on a oem 01' is300 wheel.... if you are curious why so big... they are gonna be on a SC300
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it appears I will be going with 225/55/17... whats your opinion?
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I ran 235/45/17
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you should be fine. there might be a little side wall bulge from the extra width. but you should be fine.
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lets see some pix when this is on... i want fatter tires too AND i'm due for new tires
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