17x8 - 17x9.5 - 17x11 - need opinion which??
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SilverSteed
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17x11 are not too big for the rear unless rotating tires is a problem for you. I have the 17x10.5 in the rear and they look awesome! Tires come out right in line with the fender and they just look mean! I say go for it. I don't know about the front...8.5 might be your best bet.
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WhiteDevil69 said:
Here's a link to some pics of my car with 9's up front and 10.5's in back. It'll help ya get an idea of what it'll look like.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=gsxr1_pilot164&password=84211293
Hey Darkhorse...
Since you can't rotate your tires, how has the tread wear been? I want the chrome bullets you've got...they are damn sweet,but I drive 80 miles a day, five days a week to work and I'm worried I'll go through tires quickly without proper rotation. Advice?
DarkHorse164 said:
Here's a link to some pics of my car with 9's up front and 10.5's in back. It'll help ya get an idea of what it'll look like.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=gsxr1_pilot164&password=84211293
Since you can't rotate your tires, how has the tread wear been? I want the chrome bullets you've got...they are damn sweet,but I drive 80 miles a day, five days a week to work and I'm worried I'll go through tires quickly without proper rotation. Advice?
2002BLKGT said:
Good question. I've had them on the car for a couple months. The car is really not a "daily driver" so I can't give you a realistic treadwear claim. I *might* get the car out a couple times over a weekend, and it's usually just local trips of 20-40 miles. Treadwear...that's too dependant on tire brands. I want the look more than I want to worry about tire rotation/replacement so that wasn't a factor in my decision. I was told, though, that the tires I'm running are good for about 15-16K before the wear indicators are flush with the remaining tread. I don't spin the tires much anymore, either. These tires ain't cheap
If you need better wear, I'd suggest BFGoodrich G-force KDWS tires. They have a 400 treadwear rating (stock rubber is 260-280), but perform really well under all conditions! The plus is treadlife and relatively low cost. the downs are that they don't make a 315/35. The widest rear is a 285/40/17, which will fit fine on the 10.5" rear rim. Go to tirerack.com and enter this tire option in to see details.
DarkHorse164 said:
Here's a link to some pics of my car with 9's up front and 10.5's in back. It'll help ya get an idea of what it'll look like.
http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=gsxr1_pilot164&password=84211293
Don't mind me if I rob you for your setup............. were did you get your rims........... I love them too and im looking to get same size rims too
LS2 KLR
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I use to have 17x9.5 up front on 285s with the same 17x11 on 315 in the rear. I had no issues with rubbing, front or rear. Besides, they look great! You'd be crazy not to get 11s 
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Sam98
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I would go with the 17 X 9.5 because that will allow you to run wider tires if you want to, without being too much. You might be able to get away with 11 inch wide rims on the back, but not the front. If you get the 17 X 8 you might as well keep the stock rims...
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Go with the 17x11's and i guarantee there won't be what if's. You'll love em If treadwear isn't a problem, get the 315/35/17 nitto drag radials and traction will be amazing. It is basically opinion, 17x11's WILL fit.
Andy
I ya want to see pics of my 17x10.5's, go to rankmyride.com and look up Stangman33
If treadwear isn't a problem, get the 315/35/17 nitto drag radials and traction will be amazing. It is basically opinion, 17x11's WILL fit. Andy
I ya want to see pics of my 17x10.5's, go to rankmyride.com and look up Stangman33
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