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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Hey guys. Hitting Sebring pretty soon. Just picked up a set of CE28s.

Rear: 17x9 +54

Front: 17x8.5 +50

Anyone run a 255 on a 8.5" rim on the front? My thinking is that it'll slightly pinch the tire. Just wondering if it will have any adverse effects on handling.

Or option B, run a 245 up front and a 255 on the rear.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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It will fit no problem, but you may rub...

I have 245's on 7.5"
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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I don't care if its rubbing. Fenders have already been rolled. Gonna flare them to get the 255 in there.

My main concern is if it had any affects on the car's handling with the tire being slightly pinched.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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I run 255's on AP2 rears (8.5 +65) at all 4 corners. It'll work just fine.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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Thats what I wanted to hear. Thanks!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SC_Highlander,Aug 6 2009, 02:38 PM
I run 255's on AP2 rears (8.5 +65) at all 4 corners. It'll work just fine.
Hi, do you have rolled fenders or stretched fenders?
What ride height?

Something I want to try next, I have KW3 and a -2"ride height at front ...

Thanks for any help guys,

Steve
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Most likely a roll to be on the safe side. I don't think there's a need for flaring
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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ill have to check 2morro but im pretty sure my wheels r 17x8.5 n im running a 255 A032R all around, fronts rubbed thru the fender liners at first in a small spot but don't nemore
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