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Old 04-10-2016, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by njsteve View Post

I made the mistake of getting the 275/40x17 tires for the car and they are just too short in height at 25" tall. They just don't look right. I would like to get a 255/50 or 255/55x17 in the rear at least, to fill the wheel wells.

In addition, the 275/40s have the car reving at 2800 rpm at 60 mph. Too high for a 3 speed auto with 3.42 gears.
I know what you mean, I have 285/40/17s on the back of mine they are 26 " tall and it's not enough either. The 255/50 would be 27" tall and at least some are being made. I don't think anyone is building a 255/55 so that is another size to lobby for. I'd like the 255/50s up front and 285/45 out back, but until they make some it's not an option.

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