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Old 05-14-2005, 11:42 PM   #1
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Default 275/40/17 BFG DR's on a 17x8.5 wagon wheel

Will this work or is the wheel width a bit too narrow? If not, I already have a set coming Anyone help?
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[275/40/17 BFG DR's on a 17x8.5 wagon wheel] Will this work or is the wheel width a bit too narrow?....
MT recommends a 9" wheel width for that tires. But going .5 inches narrower should not present an issue. You will be fine.

I went .5 inch larger, running them on Z06 fronts, 17 X 9.5.

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