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285 tire on a 9 inch rim?

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Old 08-25-2007, 03:13 PM
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Default 285 tire on a 9 inch rim?

can you guys tell me if i can fit a 285 tire on a 9 inch rim?
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Old 08-25-2007, 03:29 PM
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yes it can
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Old 08-25-2007, 04:47 PM
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thats pushin it.
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Old 08-25-2007, 05:01 PM
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Default RE: 285 tire on a 9 inch rim?

i am running a 275 on a 8" rim so yes it'll fit.
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Old 08-25-2007, 05:41 PM
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thats pushin it.
Not at all. It will fit fine.
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Old 08-25-2007, 06:29 PM
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thats pushin it.
Not at all. It will fit fine.
You will be good. I run a 275/50/15 drag radial on a 8 in rim.
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Old 08-25-2007, 09:50 PM
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Default RE: 285 tire on a 9 inch rim?

I'm running 295x50x15 on 9" wheels.

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Old 08-25-2007, 11:07 PM
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Default RE: 285 tire on a 9 inch rim?

285 is an EASY fit on a 9" rim

if its 17x9 you are better off with a 275/40/14 as it maintains stock rolling diameter

18x9 you would want a 285/35/18... because its as close to stock rolling diameter as you can get
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