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Old 10-31-2009, 05:56 PM
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255/70/16 + 8" wide rims?
Is that possible?

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Old 10-31-2009, 11:38 PM
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Yes, you can mount a 255mm wide tire on an 8 inch wide wheel.
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:43 AM
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noob question... how can you mount a 10 inch wide tire on a 8 inch wide rim??(serious question)
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Old 11-01-2009, 05:58 AM
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noob question... how can you mount a 10 inch wide tire on a 8 inch wide rim??(serious question)
stock Expedition combo is 255/70/16 on a 16x7 wheel
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Yes, you can mount a 255mm wide tire on an 8 inch wide wheel.
Thanks man, your always a help.
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stock Expedition combo is 255/70/16 on a 16x7 wheel
OKay.... I'm the forum idiot now.. officially. What size tire is that? got the 16" not the other stuff.
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OKay.... I'm the forum idiot now.. officially. What size tire is that? got the 16" not the other stuff.
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