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using a LT255/80R/17/E tire

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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Default using a LT255/80R/17/E tire
has anyone tried or thought of using the above mentioned tire? it stands about an inch taller and a inch less in width from a LT275/70R/17?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Why would you want a skinny er tire? just trying to see your thought process and what your trying to achieve
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Default thinner tire, less resistance
does this truck need all that footprint? just wanted a taller tire. just throwing this out for debate
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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most of the 17 inch tires were only 265 like mine, so your actually only about a 10 cm, or less then 1/2" narrower.
 
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