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Old 2011-02-26, 06:25 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by sperry View Post
Why would I be comparing tire sizes of different manufacturers? I'm not even comparing tire sizes of different tires made by the same manufacturer. I'm not even talking about a single, specific tire. I'm talking about the way tire sizes and offsets are defined.

The fact is, because of the way math works, 285/35/18 on a 18x10+35 requires almost 1.5" more fender side clearance than a 255/40/17 on a 17x8+55.
I am so so sorry sperry. I misunderstood what you were saying. I will never let that happen again. Your totally right broski.
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