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Old 05-25-2005, 03:24 PM
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I noticed that Mickey Thompson recommends a 10” wheel for their 255/50/16 drag radials. Will an 8” wheel be a safe choice for these same tires or will I have problems?

Also, why do they, Mickey Thompson, recommend a 10” wheel for the 255/50/16 but only a 9” wheel for the 275/40/17? I have an idea as to why, but I am not positive for the reason or could this be a misprint.
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8" wheel should be just fine for their 255's
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Originally Posted by 12stones
8" wheel should be just fine for their 255's
Why do you think Mickey Thompson recommended a 10”?
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Try emailing M/T directly.
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Originally Posted by DopeFedZ
Try emailing M/T directly.
I guess I’ll try again, but I was asking here because I was not getting a response.
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MT reccomend + or - 1" rim from what they list. This is on their website.
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i run them on my 8" wheel it was enough tosheer the torque arm mount off the transmission and destry the rear end




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