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Old 09-12-2006, 09:12 AM
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I've been searching but getting pretty confused about what i can get to fit on my rims. I'm looking for a drag tire preferably MT/ET streets. I have 285's on my rims now, but i'm looking to go wider. I'm unsure whether my rims can fit anything more than a 285.

Rims are z06 17" x 9.5. Thanks guys
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i wouldnt go bigger than a 285...switch to some 11's if you want to go wider than that
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285 is the max you should go. Not sure if there are even any DRs in that size. Go 11s if you want a wider tire. Get some 315 DRs and throw on them.
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i believe M/T has their ET Streets in a 275-40r17 that would be a pretty good tire to run with on that sized rim.
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285's no problem. if ur lookin for a wide rim, go with what everybody else said : 11 inch rims in the rear.
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yea i have 275's in the front on9.5 rims and they fit perfectly but then i have 11's with 315's in the rear
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Originally Posted by black97ss
yea i have 275's in the front on9.5 rims and they fit perfectly but then i have 11's with 315's in the rear
thats the way to do it, thats what i got
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
thats the way to do it, thats what i got
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