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Barry SmithU.S.
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I have over 30 years experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of tires. I have served as the technical advisor to the "800" number. I have authored or co-authored many publications - usually without credit. I can answer almost any technical question, but please don`t ask me to compare brands. I probably have prejudices because of my work experience. |
Tony, According to Discount Tire, no. That will rub. If you go to Discount Tire's web site, they list the tire sizes they know will fit. That might be helpful if you are looking for alternative
Joyce, The common way to sell tires is by size - and let the buyer determine if his car takes that size. Besides, this is such a common size and there are soooooo many vehicles that take this size
Kelly, I'm reasonably sure a 245/70R17 won't fit, because Discount Tire doesn't list that tire size on their web site: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tirePlusSizes.do?v=008422%7C2004&r=NCCINT%7Cpc%
Don, You probably can't be able to make the change - but here's how to tell: The dual wheel spacing - that is the distance between the centerline of one dualled tire to its partner on the same side
Steve, My goodness! A look back in the past. With an apparent error. OK, let's examine the first statement - the one about the load carrying capacity. OK that checks out with the reference book

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