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Apr 10, 2009 | 05:21 PM

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will 275 tires fit on 11 inch rims?

Apr 10, 2009 | 10:12 PM

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I looked on discount tire's web site and under the specs for a 275/40/17 it shows 11 inch as the widest rim you can put them on. I was thinking about running those up front on an 11 inch rim. Has anyone tried this?

Apr 10, 2009 | 11:45 PM

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any other input?

Apr 11, 2009 | 12:09 AM

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I think it would look retarded

Apr 11, 2009 | 12:17 AM

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Hahaha, that is worse than "Can I fit 315s on a 9" rim"

Apr 11, 2009 | 12:26 AM

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well all the tire stores say they will fit...

Apr 11, 2009 | 01:30 AM

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Apr 11, 2009 | 04:23 PM

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They will fit but the sidewalls will look rounded and stretched out. Like the posts above, you will have no curb protection. The tires will wear unevenly as well. Not a good idea.

Apr 11, 2009 | 04:25 PM

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most people run an 11" wheel so they can put on a wider tire...

Apr 11, 2009 | 04:29 PM

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will 275 tires fit on 11 inch rims?

Just go buy some Sumitomo 315s for $100 each.

Apr 11, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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most people run an 11" wheel so they can put on a wider tire...

Yeah I'm confused also as to why you would want to get an 11'' wheel and run 275's on it. Find out what it is you really want and then either get 315's or a 9.5'' wheel.

Apr 11, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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I think the best advice would be to run 275s on the front with the 11" wheel, and 315s on the back with a 9.5" wheel.

Apr 11, 2009 | 06:08 PM

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I think the best advice would be to run 275s on the front with the 11" wheel, and 315s on the back with a 9.5" wheel.

Apr 11, 2009 | 07:59 PM

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I agree, you would have to stretch the tires and that is dangerous for street use. Plus it would look retarded.

For a 11 inch wheel 315's is the safest bet.