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Old 03-14-2020, 12:11 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by mrg666 View Post
I agree with everything you said. But I am also very happy with 245/40-17 tires on 8" rims. They drive very good with just a bit higher (35 psi) pressure, they give the traction I need, rims are protected from curb rash. Installing 245 tires on a 9" wheel would be heavier and probably would require coilovers.
Thank you for your input. 9 " wheel s only require coils if +45 offset. Additionally, the weight difference for many is a trade off for a concave looking wheel. But I totally understand what you are saying.
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