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Dec 11, 2012 | 01:25 PM

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What size is max for a 15x8

I want to use this size as my rear drag tire and I need to know the max size I can use?

Dec 11, 2012 | 04:27 PM

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275 fits nice . I wouldn't go no bigger than a 295.

Dec 11, 2012 | 07:03 PM

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Really that big okay I was wanting to do a 275/50/15 drag radial

Dec 12, 2012 | 07:01 AM

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Really that big okay I was wanting to do a 275/50/15 drag radial

This size will fit on the 8 inch rim fine.

Dec 12, 2012 | 04:36 PM

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Really that big okay I was wanting to do a 275/50/15 drag radial

I bought a set of the nitto555r a lot of sidewall on the 8 inch rim.

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:30 PM

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How much and did it hook?

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:33 PM

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I like the way the 275/60s sit on an 8 inch rim. I worry that the 275/50s will wear hard in the middle. Anybody have this problem?

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Dec 13, 2012 | 04:18 PM

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What are your guys 60 foot like are you hooking real good from a stand still?

1.48 is my best. Timeslip is in the signature.

Dec 13, 2012 | 04:54 PM

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I like the way the 275/60s sit on an 8 inch rim. I worry that the 275/50s will wear hard in the middle. Anybody have this problem?

I have my 275/50 on a 8.5" wheel and they are wearing perfectly. The Nittos will be narrower though, just a little. I once had Nitto 555R on my 10" wheels and that looked bad...too stretched. A friend runs the MT 275/50 on a 10" and it still looks ok.

Here are mine:

Dec 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM

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I have my 275/50 on a 8.5" wheel and they are wearing perfectly.

That looks good. I want to try them, I was just afriad to put em' on an 8". If you get a chance, could measure the total tire width on a rim for me?

Dec 14, 2012 | 04:47 PM

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Sure can. IIRC I think it's right around 10" sidewall to sidewall.

Dec 14, 2012 | 07:03 PM

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I like the way the 275/60s sit on an 8 inch rim. I worry that the 275/50s will wear hard in the middle. Anybody have this problem?

I run 25lbs in my 275 50 nittos and they seem to be wearing even. I have heard at 30lbs the middle wears out first.

Dec 14, 2012 | 07:06 PM

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How much and did it hook?

The best price I found any where else wants to kill you on shipping.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=275 free shipping and I will be going to the track next weekend and I will let you know.

Dec 14, 2012 | 07:11 PM

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I like the way the 275/60s sit on an 8 inch rim. I worry that the 275/50s will wear hard in the middle. Anybody have this problem?

Seems to me 60 would hurt your mph being so tall. If I was spraying I would run 60s for better traction.Wouldn't the shorter the tire be better if you can get it to hook?

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