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Old 05-03-2011, 05:55 AM
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Will nitto trail grappler 295 70 17 work with xd misfit wheel that is 17x9 with 5.0 backspacing work without rubbing or other issues? Or do I need a wheel with 4.5 backspacing
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Will nitto trail grappler 195 70 17 work with xd misfit wheel that is 17x9 with 5.0 backspacing work without rubbing or other issues? Or do I need a wheel with 4.5 backspacing
195? that's a really small tire and i really doubt you will have any problems with it. stock x tires are 225's
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195? that's a really small tire and i really doubt you will have any problems with it. stock x tires are 225's
ugg sorry i fixed that clumsy fingers this mourning!! 295 i meant!!
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ugg sorry i fixed that clumsy fingers this mourning!! 295 i meant!!
LOL!! with 295's, you should be okay with 5" of BS. 4.5" is still what i would go with though - you never know when you might want to go bigger
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