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Aug 31, 2004 | 10:46 AM

SSMOKE-U

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Simple tire on wheel question....

Can i fit a 295 series tire on a 9.5" rim???

Aug 31, 2004 | 11:58 AM

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Probably depends on the wheel dia.

I have 295-35-18's on 10" rims. The min. recommended with is 10.5" for a 295-18 but it still looks and handles fine. I wouldn't put the same tire on an 9.5" rim though.

If you're talking about a 295 on a 16" or 17" rim, then it'd probably be fine. The taller the side wall, the better it will fit.

Sep 1, 2004 | 07:42 AM

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Nope . . .

Sep 1, 2004 | 09:12 PM

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You can.... but I would not reccomend it for hazardous reasons. I was going to do that, but opted for 285's instead.

Sep 1, 2004 | 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMOKE-U

Can i fit a 295 series tire on a 9.5" rim???

Yes you can. I'm running a 295/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport on Y2K 18x9.5 wheels in the back. 275/35/18 Kumho's in the front.

I test their limits on a daily basis. No problems FOR ME. No bulge, no cupping in the middle. I usually run 36psi front 34psi back.

I wouldn't run any wider in the front. I don't really see the point unless there's some benefit with RR or AutoX. Too much work for the power steering pump, and my arms when parking in tight places.

I could also see oversized tires being more of a hazard when used as your directional steering tires vs the back tires due to more lateral forces being applied in turns.