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    Offline bigblue73

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    Will a 285/40/17 tire fit a Challenger
    « on: July 29, 2011 - 09:03:01 AM »
    I've got a local tire store that is wanting to make me a killer deal on some Nitto NT555 in 285/40/17.  Is anyone running this size tire on the back of there Challenger.  I have not taken the time to measure my car yet.
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Will a 285/40/17 tire fit a Challenger
    « Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011 - 09:29:22 AM »
    I believe you will need to move the leafs in a bit for 285's to fit.
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    Re: Will a 285/40/17 tire fit a Challenger
    « Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011 - 09:31:29 AM »
    I'm running a 275/40R18 with the Mopar offset shackles. You could probably run less backspacing (I'm 5.9") and do it without offsetting
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    Re: Will a 285/40/17 tire fit a Challenger
    « Reply #3 on: August 12, 2011 - 03:20:08 PM »
    I'm running a 275/40/17 now and my wheels are straight up 5.00 on the backspacing.  I think they may just fit.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Will a 285/40/17 tire fit a Challenger
    « Reply #4 on: August 12, 2011 - 05:45:01 PM »
    I have 295/45/18s on a 18x9 with factory rear suspension/well location Barracuda. Little narrower and shorter, I'd imagine you could get them in a Challenger too?
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