315 on 17X9.5

can you do this? will they fit? any problems

For optimal racing setup, most 275/40 tires go on a 10" wide wheel, and most 315/35 tires go on an 11-11.5" wheel. So you're way over spec. CAN you do it? Sure. Is it the right setup, as defined by the tire manufacturer for best performance? Not even close.

Dave

I've seen 315 Nitto DR's stuffed onto 9" wide WS6 wheels.


Did they fit? Barely. Was it right? No, it looked like hell and probably performed even worse not to mention the safety issue.

A Nitto Drag Radial on a 9.5" wide rim is nearly optimal considering how their 315 is sized compared to every other 315 out there. I run the 315 Nitto Drag/9.5" rim and you can check it out on my website. A 10" rim would be PERFECT and an 11" rim is too much(yes I've seen it a few times). I'd like to know why Nitto made this tire so skinny. Their 275/40/17 is not wider than a stock sized 245/50/16:confused: And my 315's are roughly 1.5" skinnier than my buddies 315.35.17 BFG Drag radials.


Would I do 315/35/17 Nitto Drags on all 4 corners? It's been done and since they're so sticky it works...haha Does anyone know if their Road Race version 2 is sized in this same way? If so, I'll start running their 275/40/17 on my front 8.5" wide rims and I'll be in heaven:D Goodluck!