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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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anyone have pics of stock 17 inch with 275/40/17 or 275/50/17?
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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i googled

http://www.google.com/images?q=275/4...w=1461&bih=725

why would you do that anyways?

Gona be super duper fat. Dont settle for some cheap tires you found get the correct fit man

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275 tires on 8" wide rims = a mustang thang
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i like the look of those.. i an planning to get the rear tires replace.. was debating between 255/50/17 and 275/40/17.. i was told by the shop that if i use 275/50/17 there's possibility of rubbing specially when the car is loaded..
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It's a lexus, NOT a ford!
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i am sorry, but it is not going to look nice at all...imo
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Originally Posted by pinoiryder
anyone have pics of stock 17 inch with 275/40/17 or 275/50/17?
Your the same guy that wanted to remove the speed governor cause you want to go 145mph plus right?

Hows that working out for ya? You hit 145mph yet?
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Originally Posted by ****-adkt
Your the same guy that wanted to remove the speed governor cause you want to go 145mph plus right?

Hows that working out for ya? You hit 145mph yet?
Haha. You're responses are ALWAYS hilarious!
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