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Old 12-24-2016, 10:44 AM
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What is the biggest drag radial i can fit?

I was wondering what is the biggest drag radials I can put on my new rims I am buying for Christmas.
Rear: 17x9.5

Front: 17x8 or 17x7 I don't know what to decide for depth. What do you guys think I should do for rim depth ? Then what size tire should I use for them?

I have 15x7's with 215/60R15's all the way around as shown. Please help I don't know how to get the bifgest tire I can on there without rubbing. Thanks! Let me know if you have any Questions and further info that will help you out.






Old 12-24-2016, 10:53 AM
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Re: What is the biggest drag radial i can fit?

You haven't looked at the available tire sizes yet, have you? Go look at the tire choices and you'll see you don't really have any choice in the matter.
Old 01-01-2017, 04:58 PM
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Re: What is the biggest drag radial i can fit?

I put 315's on a stock 17x9 2000 WS6 wheel. Soooo yea!!!
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Re: What is the biggest drag radial i can fit?

275 is main size for a 9.5". Nitto 555r you can fit 315 but i wouldnt run the nt05r in 315. Its a true 315 size and a 11" rim should be used




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