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Will 275 tire fit on a rim 8" wide?

   
Old Jan 15, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Will 275 tire fit on a rim 8" wide?
I have corvette Y2K 17x8 wheels and i want to know if Nitto 555Rs in a 275-40-17 will fit . Thanks
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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I may be mistaken, but I think the 275s have to have a rim at least 9 inches wide.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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275's are for 9 and 1/2 inch rims
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by KingMullet
275's are for 9 and 1/2 inch rims
I have 275s on 17x9 wheels.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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A 275 will fit on an 8 inch rim. The side wall will be bulging out and it may wear a little funny, but it will fit. Better to go to wide than to skinny.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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275's are made for 9-11 inch rims. 8" is too small for a 275

Look for a 245 for the 8" You'll get better wear and it will be safer.

Dan
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