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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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I have some 18x9.5 Z07 wheels and im looking at getting some 305/35/18 nitto DR's. Would i be ok using a 305 on these wheels, i got some 305/45/18s they seem alittle tall on the car would 305/35/18's work better?
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Stick w/ the recommended tire sizes---> 275 or 285 MAX...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/120716-wheels-tires-everything-you-should-need-know-here-must-read.html
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Thats not even a good idea. You don't wanna go over a 285 on a 9.5 rim. I have seen people do it & its just not safe for the driver or others on the road.
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nittos run skinny, if it was any other tire id run 285/295's on them
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Originally Posted by xBROKEx
nittos run skinny, if it was any other tire id run 285/295's on them
Is that why Nitto recommends a 10" min rim w/ a 12" max, for that size. http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Eti...t555r2%2Esizes

If ya want bigger tires, get bigger wheels. Otherwise its your car, do what ya want.
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thats weird cause the 305/45/18 recommends 9.5-11.5
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Originally Posted by Kev98Ta

If ya want bigger tires, get bigger wheels. Otherwise its your car, do what ya want.
+1 to this.
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Originally Posted by xBROKEx
thats weird cause the 305/45/18 recommends 9.5-11.5
Why would you run a tire this big??? Its damn near 29" tall
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev98Ta
Why would you run a tire this big??? Its damn near 29" tall

i wouldnt im just sayin its says its ok for that size tire why not for one just alittle shorter
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45% of 305 mm is quite a bit taller that 35% of 305 mm thats why . . . .
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
45% of 305 mm is quite a bit taller that 35% of 305 mm thats why . . . .
YUP...go 285's.
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i think you could get a 305 NITTO to fit on there, but as for BFG, i wouldnt even try. Im looking to try this myself. I have pics of 295 BFG dr's which run wide on a 9.5" c5 rim, so i was thinking that a 305 nitto would fit
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im gonna see how they fit, if not ill switch them out
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These are about the only decent shots I have of a 305/35/18 555r on a 9.5" rim. The tires run pretty small. There wasn't any bulging.



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^ dude that looks sweet. I think im gonna do the 305 nittos on my 9.5's now!
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dude running a 305/35 is a perfect combination for your rims. they won't barely bulge. my 295 bfg's didn't bulge a single bit which is why im goin 315 nitto nt01's on mine. These will bulge but nothing wrong with a lil bulging, i actually like the look lol. cobra guys put 315's all day long on 9.5's, not recommended but hey, these tires "are not for highway use" either.. just guidelines
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why the **** do people ask questions and recommendations when they already have their mind set on doing something that isnt correct

if you already know your gonna put too big of a tire on too small of a wheel, dont post another retarded thread about "will this tire fit on this wheel" when no matter what your told you already have your mind made up
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Originally Posted by Tally TransAm
why the **** do people ask questions and recommendations when they already have their mind set on doing something that isnt correct

if you already know your gonna put too big of a tire on too small of a wheel, dont post another retarded thread about "will this tire fit on this wheel" when no matter what your told you already have your mind made up
dude you need to chill. maybe he does have his mind set up but wants people to tell him what might happen if this set up goes on the car! maybe some feedback! if you don't like his post then don't make yourself look like a jerk and write idiotic statements like that!
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2 post telling him its not a good idea and

Originally Posted by xBROKEx
nittos run skinny, if it was any other tire id run 285/295's on them
then 3-5 more post telling him its not a good idea and

Originally Posted by xBROKEx
im gonna see how they fit, if not ill switch them out
seems to me he already has his mind made up

just because you have the incorrect size tires on your wheels doesnt mean you should promote others doing it. and yes, btw, there is something wrong with a little bulge. it decreases the sidewall support of the tire and can cause ride irregularities and vibration problems, and it defeats the entire purpose of having a wider tire. see the pic of the cobra, particularly the last one. see the last 1/2" of so of the tread of the tire that is the darker color on each edge. that is a combined 1" of tread width that isnt making full contact with the ground as a result of being on to narrow of a wheel. doesnt make much sense does it since putting the right size tire will actually increase contact patch. but then again i guess you wont be as cool since you wont be able to say you have 305's or 315's



205's on a 9" wheel, just cause it fits doesnt make it right
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/\ WTF is that?? Besides fugly and unsafe!



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