# zr1 wheels oem 4 17x9s

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**Created:** [May 24, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zr1-wheels-oem-4-17x9s/252248 "2010-05-24T13:27:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 25, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zr1-wheels-oem-4-17x9s/252248/25 "2010-05-25T06:09:10Z")

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> [@Grand Prix Goatse](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grand-prix-goatse/32143/12):
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> its not always about the width of the tire, its the compound, and how much of it meets the road. a true 10inch section width tire will fit fine on a 9inch wheel with no draw backs. youre just a panzy and wont run a good compound because youre afraid to drive it. a 28x10.5" tire is in the 7s and 8s. no need for a 12inch mediocre street tire that still wont hook.
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> a good 285 will fit no problem on them

They are 17s so you will have more sidewall. This gives you more room to play with width. I have 275/35ZR18s on a 9"

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