fattest tire on a 9" rim?
11-30-2004, 11:38 PM
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fattest tire on a 9" rim? what is the fattest tire i can fit on a 9" rim? im looking at some 285 40 17s and i just wanna know if they will safely fit the rim.
12-01-2004, 12:30 AM
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Well, some people have put 315's on a 9" wheel, but that obviously is not really safe. The tire can wear unevenly and may even remove itself under hard cornering. If I was in you position, I would stick on the 285's but I don't know if that would even be safe. This is a touchy subject...Unit213 is an admin here with a strong running 03' and he put 315's on his 9" wheels. I don't know if they are still on there or not though....
12-01-2004, 12:35 AM
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You'll be fine w/ 285's. Tires can stretch more than people think.
Ever see a drift car's setup? They stretch 245's on 9.5" and 10" wide rims. Yeah, I know this is the opposite of what you're talking about, but you can still see that tires can fit wide ranges of wheels and still be ok.
Ever see a drift car's setup? They stretch 245's on 9.5" and 10" wide rims. Yeah, I know this is the opposite of what you're talking about, but you can still see that tires can fit wide ranges of wheels and still be ok.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
285/40zr17 Max.
Which manufacture produces a quality tire, that is affordable, gives excellent traction, and has the widest foot print?
12-01-2004, 09:49 PM
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how big of a difference would goig from a 275 to a 285 be? would it even be worth it? and just so u guys know the tire is gonna be a kumho ecsta mx. right now i have the kumho ecsta supras and they dont get very good traction. on the way home tonight it was about 35 degrees out and i got into it getting on the highway and i hit fourth and scratched... i know its cold but man that just sucks
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12-02-2004, 08:55 AM
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Yea but not all tires are equal?
Which manufacture produces a quality tire, that is affordable, gives excellent traction, and has the widest foot print?
Which manufacture produces a quality tire, that is affordable, gives excellent traction, and has the widest foot print?
As for a tire: Good Year Eagle F1 GS-D3, either 275 or 285/40ZR17
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
12-02-2004, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by scifone
how big of a difference would goig from a 275 to a 285 be? would it even be worth it? and just so u guys know the tire is gonna be a kumho ecsta mx. right now i have the kumho ecsta supras and they dont get very good traction. on the way home tonight it was about 35 degrees out and i got into it getting on the highway and i hit fourth and scratched... i know its cold but man that just sucks
It's a noticeable difference and yes it is worth it.
