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Old 01-23-2009, 03:59 PM
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I was just wondering what is the widest tire i can run on a 9.5" rim safely. Thanks in advance.
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probably a 285, don't even think about 315's! too wide!
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too wide of a tire that is, not the wheel
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you think 295's would be too wide.
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Most likely 295 is to wide, 285 is the max I would run.
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Sticky at the top of the page says 285.
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^^ thank you
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