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Old 10-16-2003, 07:25 PM   #1
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Wheel Question

I am going to be getting new rims soon. I ve been looking at the EAGLE ALLOYS series number 212. the one im going to get are 17X8, what size tire should i run? I wont have a drop but plan on a 4/6 later on.
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Old 10-16-2003, 10:06 PM   #2
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245 45 17 or 245 40 17
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Old 10-16-2003, 11:12 PM   #3
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which 1's are the 212's?

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Old 10-16-2003, 11:15 PM   #4
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Id prolly run a 255/45/17, it would have a good ride.
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Old 10-22-2003, 08:14 PM   #5
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What would you guys recommend for the Boss series 301 rims? they are 20's
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Old 10-23-2003, 08:39 AM   #6
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which 1's are the 212's?

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These are the ones that everybody and their mother is running. Check out TIMSPEED's truck as he has them.
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Old 10-23-2003, 09:03 AM   #7
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What would you guys recommend for the Boss series 301 rims? they are 20's
If you want an awesome priced tire with a great treadwear get the 275/45/20 Goodyear GTII’s. :read:
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Old 10-23-2003, 09:12 AM   #8
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Yup what izzy said..they are waaaaay cheap!
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