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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Will a 275/50/15 fit on a Turbine wheel, with out rubbing? The car has stock suspension and, non rolled fenders.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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It might, but I wouldnt do it because of the stupidity- thats a 7" wide wheel. The sidewalls would bulge something fierce, unless the tires you get run small(IE, nitto). I wouldnt run more then a 245 on those personally.

and now soembody will answer the rubbing question since I am a bit off topic...
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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no, minimum wheel for that tire is a 7.5'' wide. If you did by some miracle get it on there it would be less than safe.

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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No...245's no more and thats pushing it.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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a 255 will fit but no more
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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They will fit w/o rubbing. My wife ran the equivalent to that size when she raced. As stated above though, the side walls will bulge a bit.




Old Nov 23, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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I've never seen anyone run 275's on an 7" wheel...as stated ^^^^ 245's or 255's safe!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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255? i almost cant wait for my 235s to where out. i love the fattie look.
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by timspony
I've never seen anyone run 275's on an 7" wheel...as stated ^^^^ 245's or 255's safe!
I see it a lot at the track and there has never been an issue doing it.
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