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Old 05-01-2004, 06:20 PM
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Need a little help guys. Its time for new tires and im looking at nittos. i have stock 17x9 wheels and was wondering what size tire i can go with? if i can go a little wider? what prices should i be looking at?thanks for the help.
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for propper fitting... 275/40-17
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get 315 nitto drag radials. they look bad *** on a 9 inch rim and hook up just as good if not bettr than the 275's
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Originally Posted by SUX2BU
get 315 nitto drag radials. they look bad *** on a 9 inch rim and hook up just as good if not bettr than the 275's
that is what i wanted to know. will there be a problem mounting or any other problems. what should i look to be spending?
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personally I'd say you're nutz to be thinking about putting 315's on stock 9" rims
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Originally Posted by 1BadMoFo
personally I'd say you're nutz to be thinking about putting 315's on stock 9" rims
this is why im asking questions before i do anyhting stupid. thanx for the reply.
keep the advice coming
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If they were 9.5's you would be OK with 315's. Alot of the new Cobra owners have been doing it. I wouldnt put a 315 on a 9" rim though. Go with a 295.
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I would NEVER put a tire, onto wheel that was not recommended by the manufacturer. And if you find a tire shop willing to install a tire onto a wheel that is not recommended: run, run away fast as you can.

Widest for a 9" wheel, 285 MAX
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Originally Posted by KrazyDan
that is what i wanted to know. will there be a problem mounting or any other problems. what should i look to be spending?
My friend ended in a ditch when I was following him... the tired unmounted from the rim while he was pushing it.
Trust manufacturers recommendations.
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a 315 on a 9" looks to bulged anyhow, definetly dont go around any corners quickly
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Yes, 315 on a 9" rim is a HORRIBLE idea. Not only is it dangerous, but good luck finding a tire shop that doesn't have the brains to put those tires on that wheel for you. 275, maybe 285 is as large as I would go.
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i went with 275's thanks guys. get them mounted tomorrow
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Who makes a good 285 or 295 tire for the 17" rim?
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Good choice. Why stuff an oversized tire on that rim. My guess is there are hicks running 315-335s on 9" rims and think they are cool.




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