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Old 06-27-2007, 11:45 PM   #1
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widest tire on rear rim?
I'm going to buy a set of Moda MD1's and they recommend a 265, will a 275 fit with no spacer? Will it stick out from the fender and look weird?

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Old 06-28-2007, 05:45 AM   #2
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My rears are 275s and they sit inside the fenders just fine. If I'm not mistaken, TriGem has 285s on his and they fit well also.

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Old 06-28-2007, 05:26 PM   #3
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275s will fit, i had them on my 17s. but fishtailing was alot harder.
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Old 06-28-2007, 05:56 PM   #4
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275s on mine as well...and it takes quite a bit of effort to get it off its line...

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So you guys mean that 275s give you much better traction? Thats a nice point to know.
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Old 06-28-2007, 07:44 PM   #6
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It all depends on YOUR wheels offset.
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285 fits fine with the right offset on a 10" wheel. I have 18X10 et 43mm and they fit with no issues.
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285 fits fine with the right offset on a 10" wheel. I have 18X10 et 43mm and they fit with no issues.
Is the 43 offset before or after 5mm spacers?(you have them in your sig) 'cose I have 52offset and 5mm spacers with 265's and they are.... CLOSE

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