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15" vs 17" Wheels

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Old 03-14-2013, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kny21
Better question is why does a 35x17 tire cost more than a 35x15? 17" tire is LESS rubber...
Could be the bead structure, it will be approx 6" longer and may require more reinforcement due to total force on it at any given pressure. Just a guess
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