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Would a 275/40/17 nitto555r DR work with a 10.5" rim?

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Old 01-23-2009, 05:09 PM
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Default Would a 275/40/17 nitto555r DR work with a 10.5" rim?

Will it be stretched? Or should it look okay? Thanks.
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Old 01-23-2009, 05:23 PM
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it will be stretched

i believe that the 555r's tend to be a little bit smaller than the 555 or other street tires
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Old 01-23-2009, 05:34 PM
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the 275 Nitto DR's are a little small on a 9" wheel....I'd go with 315's or use a 9" wheel with the 275's
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alright, that is cool. I thought I had heard this before but wanted to check. Thanks guys.
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