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Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims? LGriffin #576638 09/22/2009 1:34 AM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 DANVILLE IL L LONGBOX55 'Bolter
LONGBOX55 'Bolter L Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 DANVILLE IL	Too narrow of a rim will cause handling problems due to lack of proper sidewall support. Rim width is measured from flange to flange on the inside of the rim. For a 5" rim, you'll want a 7" tire, max. Bill Burmeister

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims?	jomichael	09/21/2009 2:21 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims?	glasman	09/21/2009 3:44 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rim	jomichael	09/21/2009 4:18 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims?	crenwelge	09/21/2009 4:19 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims?	LGriffin	09/21/2009 4:22 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rims?	LONGBOX55	09/22/2009 1:34 AM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rim	jomichael	09/22/2009 9:30 PM
Re: Will 8 x 17.5" STA Traxion tires fit these rim	BT-K750	09/26/2009 8:54 AM

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