SS wheels 17x?
SS wheels 17x? I have a set of SS wheels on a car I just bought.What width are they? I need tires and read on another thread that a 315 tire would not fit a 17x9 wheel. I still have the old tires on and its hard to tell.They are the 10 spoke type.
thanks Lee
thanks Lee
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Verdad Gallardo Sorry to bring up a sore subject but you guys just saved me 300$.I was fixing to buy a set of Kumho V710 for my car (used set) when I saw the sticky above.I called Kumho and they recommend at least a 10.5 rim size for a 315.I have the SS 17x9,thanks Lee
Only an ignorant moron would force a 315/35R17 onto a 17" x 9" wide wheel . .
A square peg WILL fit in a round hole . . . you just need a big enough hammer.
Remember, tread width and mounting width are NOT the same thing. The Nitto NT555R has more squared shoulders than the Goodyear GSD3, but the contact patch/tread width is 315mm on both. Just because the overall tire is narrower doesn't mean the tire isn't a "true" 315.
In both cases, the inner bead (where it mounts to the wheel) is intended for a minimum 10.5" wide wheel. Just because a lot of people do it doesn't make it a good idea.
-Mike
In both cases, the inner bead (where it mounts to the wheel) is intended for a minimum 10.5" wide wheel. Just because a lot of people do it doesn't make it a good idea.
-Mike
thats just what they recomend for liability reasons, ive been workin for goodyear for too long now and know that you can put a 315 on a 9" rim, yea it is not the safest thing in the world but alot of the stuff we do too our cars isnt, and not once have I ever had a problem or heard of someone having a problem. And the tire actully goes on pretty easy, no forceing whatsoever.
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Remember, tread width and mounting width are NOT the same thing. The Nitto NT555R has more squared shoulders than the Goodyear GSD3, but the contact patch/tread width is 315mm on both. Just because the overall tire is narrower doesn't mean the tire isn't a "true" 315.
In both cases, the inner bead (where it mounts to the wheel) is intended for a minimum 10.5" wide wheel. Just because a lot of people do it doesn't make it a good idea.
-Mike
In both cases, the inner bead (where it mounts to the wheel) is intended for a minimum 10.5" wide wheel. Just because a lot of people do it doesn't make it a good idea.
-Mike
I dont think thats right either. 315 doesn't refer to the tread width, that is the sectoin width of the tire. Which would be the width at the sidewall. Tread widths will change depending on the tire make.
