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Does anyone have 17x8.5" wheels with 225/45/17 or 225/40/17 tires?

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Old 03-24-2002, 03:34 PM
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I've knocked the bead off of my 16" wheels with 205 rubber like 3 times this winter, no big deal
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Default If it happens on the highway at speed or through a turn. You have a high chance of ...
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3 times? and you still run that setup?
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LLtek would be proud.
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it was caused from hitting snowbanks, and yes I still run the setup!
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ever stop and think it wouldn't happen with a proper wheel/tire setup?
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Old 03-24-2002, 04:27 PM
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ummm, they are stock 16" wheels, with 205/55/16 tires. it's what came on the car when I bought it
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Default Ok, better yet, ever stop and think it wouldn't happen if you stopped hitting snowbanks? :-P
It's a completely unrelated point - you realize that don't you?
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ghetto-cheese land!!!!!!!
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Well,it is a look popular in Europe.
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