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E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

Old 02-23-2005, 10:05 PM
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E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

I wanted to post here because i figured those that read this forum would have the best idea--if i should or should not do this.

Alright here is the question......do you think i would be okay running the MT E.T. Streets 26.00x11.5X16 on the stock 8.5 inch rim?? here is the link

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

The minimum recomended wheel width is 8.7" and the stock rim is 8.5". So it's .2" off from the minimum. The reason i was wonder is there is a 1.3 tread width difference between the 10.5 and the 11.5. Does anyone know someone running these on stock rims? I also plan on using tubes with these--if that makes a difference on if it's safe or not.....without them I am sure it would not be safe.
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Old 02-24-2005, 08:30 AM
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Re: E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

I bought 10" rims when I switched to that size tire. I know people who have run those tires on stock rims and not had a problem, but if I am going over a hundred miles per hour I want to be well within manufacturers tolerance for safety. It isn't worth the risk to do things the wrong way in my opinion. Also, they will hook better on a properly matched rim size.
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Old 02-24-2005, 11:06 AM
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Re: E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

Yea i'm kindof leaning to the 10.5, but i figured since it is only .2 off--that there recomendations are just ballpark anyway. +1 and-1 of the tread width, which they don't even consider sidewall height so. But the 10.5 is less weight and would hook it up just as well.
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Old 02-24-2005, 11:10 AM
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Re: E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

I would listen to Ted. I have 10.5s on 16x8 Firebird wheels. I wouldn't go any wider than that. You shouldn't need it.
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Re: E.T. Streets can i go 11.5"??

They fit fine, but its no more contact patch then the 10.5 tire on that wheel. And it 8 inches wide, not 8.5
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