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    1. 06-06-2007 #1
      phonedude_mln
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      does anyone make 17" perf tires with ~ 28" diameter?

      I've cruised several of the online tire sites, but I'm not sure if I'm missing something.
      I'm looking for 215-225 f and 245-265 r.

      TIA.

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    3. 06-06-2007 #2
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      The tallest tires I could find were in Summit mag.(Riken's) 255/50/17=27.1.Ran these just recently at the Big Bend Open Road Race at speeds of 140 for 120 miles.They did just fine.

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    4. 06-06-2007 #3
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      thanks for the info... I found some tires from "Federal" ss595

      Federal ss595

      they have 225/55-17 and 255/55-17. not quite even, but would be ok I guess.

      anyone have experience with them?
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    5. 06-07-2007 #4
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      falken and nitto both make 295-50-17 and 255-50-17
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    6. 06-07-2007 #5
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      thanks

      I found a 275/50-17 and 255/50-17, but not a 295/50-17.

      275/50-17 is probably big enough for what I can fit.

      thanks.
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    7. 06-08-2007 #6
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      go directly to the falken and nitto websites. most places disc tire, tirerack, etc dont show the but can get them
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      i run nitto nt450's 275/50/17 rear and 255/50/17's fronts 27 inch on fronts 27.8 rears.
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    9. 06-12-2007 #8
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      Mickey Thompson ET Radial

      295-45-17

      Not sure about street handling though...


      EDIT, sorry just re-read and see that you're looking for 245-265 in the back.
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    10. 06-13-2007 #9
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      I have not been able to locate a fat 17" perfofmance tire 27" or 28" tall for the rear of my 68 Camaro either. I could fit a 345 with no problem due to deep tubs but all I can find is donut size 25" or 26" tall tires. My goal is to fill up the wheel well with a tucked tire. The best I can come up with is a 335/35/17 at 26.2" dia. It is wide enough but I am still worried there will be a pretty good gap between the top of the tire and the fender lip. I do not see anything in 18 inch either and I don't want a drag radial. Several tires sizes that I think would work have been discontinued. This is really frustrating.
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      I am in the same boat. I have room to go a lot wider but do not want to go to a rim that is bigger than 17". I will follow this post and see what other people have done.
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    12. 06-14-2007 #11
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      M&H Drag Radial 390 / 40 - 17 [29.5" x 14.8") or 325 / 45 - 17 [28" x 12.1"]; diameter x section width.

      Not sure if they meet your objectives though.
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