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      07-19-2017, 07:53 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by John_01 View Post
Try to find a 17x8.5 ET40 wheel for those 245/45/17.
Modern tires designed for low rolling resistance generally have soft sidewalls.
The 7.5" wide rim won't support the sidewall at all and the steering response will feel like you are driving a boat.
This makes sense. Thanks for the explanation.
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