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Old May 20, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I currently have 255/40-17 tires on my 9,5x17" wheels/rims (rear), but I want wider tires. I'm trying to find som tires to match my 225/45-17 in circumference. I know it's possible to get hold of 265/40-17, but I would rather use 265/35-17 for less risk of rubbing (and to avoid the balloon look). From what I have found at least Continental have made 265/35-17 earlier, but it is almost (if not completely) impossible to get hold of 265/35-17 nowadays. Does anyone know if the dimension is still made (in any tire)? Or possibly even 275/35-17?
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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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I believe the dunlop d1SS come in a 265 17 size
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Old May 20, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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265/40/17 Dunlop Star Specs
17x9.5 Rim

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Old May 22, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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[quote name='03supers2k' timestamp='1305950006' post='20599206']
265/40/17 Dunlop Star Specs
17x9.5 Rim


What offset?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Running Dunlop Star Spec 265/40/17 on Volk 9.5X17,+63,lowered 1",and it rubs...
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Old May 23, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Are your fenders rolled? Bumper tabs relocated?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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+22 It was work to make those fit. I running 245/40/17 up front and I love it
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