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Old 06-28-2007, 06:50 PM   #1
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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   #2
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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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