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Old 04-11-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Question Rear tire size for Pony wheel
What are the widest (rear)tires I can getaway with for the Pony wheels??
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You could squeeze 275's on them but it'd be better to keep it to a 255. Then your sidewall won't be so bulged out.
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I run 255/50 R16s and it works perfectly on stock pony wheels
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x2 for that set up..
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how do you get away with a tire that wide and not rub?
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