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Old 02-23-2014, 12:06 PM   #210 (permalink)
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A 205/50R 17 Wil have a section of 205mm... which is about 7-8 inches. Mounting it on a 5 or 5.5 wheel will bulge the center and can cause the beads to twist and not seat properly.

He'd be looking for a metric 17" tire in about the 155-185 range.
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