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275 40 17's on a 8.5" wheel?

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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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275 40 17's on a 8.5" wheel?

I want some drag radials to cut down on wheel spin. I have read that the 275 40 17 BFG Drag radials will fit on a 8.5" wide wheel.

I would prefer the NITTO 555R's but I've read that you need a 9" wide wheel to run them.

Has anyone run either of these tires in the 275 40 17 size on a 17" x 8.5" wheel?

Is there any reason why the NITTOs won't fit?
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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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My friend is running 315/35/17 Nitto DR's on his 9" Rim.
They got it to fit on his wheel, I don't see why they won't be able to get 275 to fit on yours.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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That's cool. I think they should fit. I just wonder if anyone has run them on a 8.5" wheel.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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My brother ran 265/50/15's on a 7" rim, no problem.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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I have 275/40/17 BFG comp/ta on 8.5" rims. It fits great. There's a few pictures in the ronal wheel thread(appearance and detailing)
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