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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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I have a 2007 fcdwg, anyone know any bad things of puttin a 17 x 5.5 on the back? Would I have to change tire size?
 
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I think you would have to go at least up to 170/60-17 Take a look at this link--


http://www.hdwheels.com/Product.htm
 
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Thx, cool, I found a wheel I want to put on the back, it will work but probably have to get wide tire kit, was thinkin about that anyway.
 
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You shouldn't need a wide tire kit for a 17 x 5.5. I run an 18 x 5.5 and am not using a wide tire kit.
 
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Originally Posted by zoopman
I think you would have to go at least up to 170/60-17 Take a look at this link--


http://www.hdwheels.com/Product.htm
Take a look at running a 180/55 also...
 
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