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May 1, 2004 | 06:20 PM

KrazyDan

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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.

May 2, 2004 | 01:31 AM

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for propper fitting... 275/40-17

May 2, 2004 | 02:40 AM

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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

May 2, 2004 | 07:51 PM

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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

that is what i wanted to know. will there be a problem mounting or any other problems. what should i look to be spending?

May 2, 2004 | 08:28 PM

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personally I'd say you're nutz to be thinking about putting 315's on stock 9" rims

May 2, 2004 | 08:31 PM

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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

May 2, 2004 | 09:18 PM

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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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May 3, 2004 | 11:47 PM

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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.

May 3, 2004 | 11:57 PM

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a 315 on a 9" looks to bulged anyhow, definetly dont go around any corners quickly

May 4, 2004 | 12:32 AM

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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.