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Dec 17, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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Which tires

How wide of a tire can I go with on a 9.5 rim?

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Dec 17, 2008 | 02:38 PM

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285 or 295 i think would be good

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Dec 17, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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If your looking for drag radials I would say a 315

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Dec 17, 2008 | 02:55 PM

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285 or 295 Regular tire, or 315 Nitto Drag Radials

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Dec 17, 2008 | 02:57 PM

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Front and Rear

7.0" ..... +35 to +40 mm .... 215, 225, 235
7.5" ..... +35 to +45 mm .... 215, 225, 235
8.0" ..... +38 to +55 mm .... 225, 235, 245
8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255
9.0" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275
9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285
10.0" ... +38 to +48 mm .... 265, 275, 285

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Dec 17, 2008 | 04:40 PM

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If you go too wide you sacrifice stability/reliability. I have seen 315 nittos on a 9.5, but its not something i would do!

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