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Widest tire on a 9" wheel

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Old 05-20-2005, 06:08 PM
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will 315's fit okay on a 9" wheel?
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Old 05-20-2005, 06:12 PM
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Default RE: Widest tire on a 9" wheel

i have 315 nitto drag radials on my car. 315/35/17 on a 17x9 cobra r

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Old 05-20-2005, 06:36 PM
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I think the largest you can fit on a 9" is a 275 but i could be wrong. The 315 fits on my 10.5 wheels.
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Old 05-21-2005, 02:19 AM
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Default RE: Widest tire on a 9" wheel

You could fit a 315 but the fit isnt the problem. The tire wont be able to make a proper footprint so the maximum traction potential wont be reached. If you like the look though, go for it.
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