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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Will 315/35r-17 Nitto drag radials fit a 17x9.5 zr1 wheel.The salesman at Discount Tire say they will.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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The 315 is to wide for the 9.5 wheel read the sticky at the top.
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Always check the manufacturer's specs. Here's the link: http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Ent555r%2Esizes

You'll note the range of approved sizes is 10.5"-12". You can go smaller if you want but the tire won't perform up to spec. I run a 275/40/17 555r on my stock 8" rim. It's fine for drag racing, but I can feel it want to roll around when cornering, so I don't use it on the street any more than I have to.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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That guy from Discount should be fired . . . PERIOD.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I think he wasmore interested in making a sale vs giving good advise,.Ithink they must work on commission.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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They will fit, but it's not recommended by most people.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
That guy from Discount should be fired . . . PERIOD.
Uh yeah... Nothing bigger than a 285 should ever go near a 9.5"
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315's will fit, but it will not look appealing or be safe.
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i second that. a friend of mine had it done and it fits, but i wouldn't suggest doing it. i have the chrome 10-spokes and wanted 315's but looks like im gonna go with 285. good luck
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