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Old 07-26-2004, 09:13 PM
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Default Can you fit 315's on 2002 ws6 rims??

im lookin at buying 2002 ws6 17" rims, i really need all the tread i can get out back, can you fit 315 wide tires on the back w/ these rims?
Old 07-26-2004, 09:16 PM
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I was told nothing narrower (is that a word?) then a 17X10. I may be wrong even with the 17X10 part...... i wouldnt do it.
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You can fit a Nitto 315 on a 9" wheel. I'm not certain if it'll fit in the wheel well without any rubbing issues though. A Nitto 315 is much smaller than same a BFG 315 or basically any other 315. It's more like a 285.
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I have seen a nitto dr on a 9.5inch rim, seems to fit ok, it will most likley ware the center out fast.
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Originally Posted by tump
I have seen a nitto dr on a 9.5inch rim, seems to fit ok, it will most likley ware the center out fast.
Nitto DR's come in 275's and 315's. Do you know which it was? It won't wear the center out faster if you have correct air pressure.
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I personally have a 2002 ws6 with nitto drag radials 315-35 17 were very tough to get on but did get on and looked very sick from the rear. On stock rims to by the way. until I had the flat tonight.
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They will fit, but there's no point in doing it. You won't get the kind of surface patch that you need, which will only hurt you. Just get 275s- they will benefit you more!
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SSG is right. Of course you can make the tire fit on the wheel, but as he said, you're not getting nearly all of the contact patch. Go with a 275. It will work as it is designed to, and it will be safer.
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Read the manufacturer's recommendations . . . . . .
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It doesn't hurt, i've done it several times......
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Ummm with F-bod wheel fitments prices compaired to what I paid for other cars... Just get some decent wheels for it..
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It will fit but in my opinion it looks kinda stupid, like a baloon for a back tire,I would get a BFG Dragradial in 275 it is wider than the nitto,"I have had both" the nitto 275 looks like a 255 for some reason and the 275 BFG fits like a 295.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Nitto DR's come in 275's and 315's. Do you know which it was? It won't wear the center out faster if you have correct air pressure.
the nitto Dragradial 17x315 fits ok on a 9.5 but really bad on a stock 17x9rim.
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would anyone mind posting some pics of their ws6 rims w/ 315's, 295's or 275's, im lookin at buying some ws6 rims but if i need to buy some aftermarket rims that are wider to fit 315's on them i will for safety and functionability...the reason i'm contemplating ws6's is because of the price
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I still don't know where everyone is coming up with a 295 on a 17" rim.?.

When you decide what you want and I'll direct you to a place in Lubbock that has good deals
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i had them on my 2001 ws6 with the factory wheels and they fit fine with no rubbing
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Can they fit and should you are two very different questions.
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Here 315 on 17X9.5''




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