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Old 05-16-06, 02:58 PM
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275 tyres on 9inch rim???

Can I get away with a 275 tyre on a 9inch rim for my FD?? Rear

Also a 235 tyre on an 8inch rim?? Front
Old 05-16-06, 03:12 PM
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You CAN get away withboth, but it's less than optimal.
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I'm in the same boat, but I'm going with a 265 to retain good sidewall dynamics under load. If you still want to run a 275 get at least a 10inch wide wheel with the correct offset for your setup. Are your fenders rolled?
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***** to it, I'll just go for 265's if its going to be that much hassle.

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I am running 235's up front on my FC vert and 275's on rear 11" wheel

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im running 275's on a 9.5"
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275's will fit on a 9 inch rim, but it wont be optimal. I'd stick with 265 or 255 on a 9" wheel.

The 235's should be fine on an 8" wheel.

I know a guy that runs 275's on 8.5" wide wheels.
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Ok i'll stick with a 265, 275's might look a bit **** on a 9inch rim aswell LOL.
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I run 245s on my stock wheels front and back
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im runnung 275's on my 18x9 inch rim man it will work
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Originally Posted by ihavetwins
im runnung 275's on my 18x9 inch rim man it will work
How does it look on the wheel??? I dont want it to over hang on the wheel if you know what I mean.
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AVS ES100 275/40-17 fit the 9x17 Enkie RP01's perfectly without the sidewalls sticking out out.
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