Can you fit 315 tires on a 9" rim?
02-04-2004, 09:13 PM
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Can you fit 315 tires on a 9" rim? I saw a set of Firehawk rims with 315 Nitto NT555Rs mounted to them. Is this safe or even good for traction? Reason Im asking is SLPONLINE.COM has a killer deal on SS 10 Spoke rims and I was thinking of getting them but didnt want to be limited to a 275 tire. My stock motor blows threw my 245 nittos and with the new setup I dont see 275s having a much better chance.
02-05-2004, 03:37 AM
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The Nitto 315's will fit fine, they're a little smaller than other 315's. Their 275's are the same way. It will bulge a little bit, but not dangerously and it looks darn good. As for traction, it's debatable. A lot of 03 Cobra guys do it.
02-05-2004, 08:40 AM
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Technically NO. Manufactureer recommendation for a 315 is a 11" wheel.
Can it be done, yes, but it defeats the entire purpose of getting such a wide tire since the corners will be forced into an undesigned shape,and will flex funny.
A good reputable tire shop would never do it . . .
Can it be done, yes, but it defeats the entire purpose of getting such a wide tire since the corners will be forced into an undesigned shape,and will flex funny.
A good reputable tire shop would never do it . . .
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02-08-2004, 12:15 AM
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But if you have ever seen the 315's on a 11" wheel they look like *** b/c the wheel lip actually sticks out past the tire. A custom 17X10 would look GREAT but they do fit on a 17x9 and I have pics on my webshots page. I think the do hook a little better too. It isn't a WHOLE lot but enough.
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