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17x9 soft 8s

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Jan 9, 2009 | 01:10 PM

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bcoop

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17x9 soft 8s

Just ordered 17x9 soft 8s and they have 5" backspacing. Will be running BFG KM2 305/65s (33/12.50). Should I plan on ordering wheels spacers too?

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Jan 9, 2009 | 05:28 PM

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To be safe, I would! Or, you can get them all mounted up and run them and then see if you get any rub. If you do, get some spacers and call it a day!

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Jan 9, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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kntr

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I run the same wheel with 37s and no rubbing.

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