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Anyone put 295/35/18 BFG drag radials or other tire on a 18x9.5 wheel?

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Old 01-17-2007, 11:13 PM
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Default Anyone put 295/35/18 BFG drag radials or other tire on a 18x9.5 wheel?

Can't take the lack of traction on the street anymore, want to change up the tires.

I was wondering how this width of tire performs/looks on a 9.5 wide wheel. I like my wheels, and don't plan on changing them, but I don't think there is an available 275/35/18 drag radial on the market.

SO, I am hoping the 295 will work fine, I would asume it would, its only a 10mm bulge per side, which is hardly noticable.

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I am also interested in this, the 285 sumitomos don't like very much power before they break loose.
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Default checked the tire sizes...

I guess BFG actually makes a directional Drag radial in a 275/35/18 size. Nitto makes a 285/35/18 also.

So I guess a have choices since last time I checked the sizes out.

BUT, I still would like to know who has tried the aforementioned combo.
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295's require a 10" wheel . . . .
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.5 inch/12.4 mm makes that much of a difference huh?
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Originally Posted by SPDEMON
.5 inch/12.4 mm makes that much of a difference huh?
Manufacturer's have these recommendations for a reason . . . .
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
295's require a 10" wheel . . . .

Ok, have any input other than that about these tires? I have 10.5" out back and would like to know if anyone has thrashed them on the track and if they would hold any type of power on the street.



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