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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Will 245/40/17's fit my 95 Maxima? Whats the biggest anyone has ever put on their 95?

225/35/17's are on now and no problems... I want wider tires for traction and BFG's seem like a good way to help that problem. But the closest to the size I want is 245/40/17's... anyone?
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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The 245/40 will be almost an inch taller than the 225/35.
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich
I want wider tires for traction
Wider tires doesn't mean more traction. Use the correct size tire and upgrade to a more agressive compond "Z" with a stiff sidewall for agressive handling.

A bigger tire is also heavier which will add to unsprung weight on the cars suspension. Thats not good for handling.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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So wider more aggressive compound doesn't = better traction?

I only suggested the 245's because they don't sell DR's in anything smaller
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