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Old 01-19-2006, 08:39 PM
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Re: Tire size/rating

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Originally Posted by airFS
Eventhough I don't have them I really want a new set or rims that are 17x8 and I can't figure out what all these numbers and speed ratings mean. I really need the help so please reccomend a size. If you must know I will be doing almost all street driving.

17 is the size of the rim itself. While 8 is how wide the tire is. Most people put Z rated tires on their cars because they are the ones built for speed basicly. Infact I can't see not having z rates tires on a car.
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