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Old 02-17-2008, 08:23 AM
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Default whats the largest nitto 555R i could fit on saleen 18x9 rims?

Just as the title says... could i do a 305/35/18 or will that bulge too much? pics of sizes too? thanks guys
 
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You could probally fit a 295/35/18 but a 285/35/18 would fit alot better.A 305/35/18 would'nt fit right at all on a 18x9 and would wear wrong and bulge like crazy.
 
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okay, yeah im currently running 275/35/18 Kumho Ecsta MX's, but i need to step up to a drag radial. The only reason i was asking about going that big is because i have heard that Nitto runs super small on their sizes. Nitto doesnt make a 295, so that leaves me with the 285/35/18??
 
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wow, a 275 would be the widest tire i'd ever put on a 9inch wide rim. a 275 tire bulges a lot on a 9inch rim.
 
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from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 97stanger
from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
well there ya go then. git 'em.
 
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yeah when i get some extra cash im going to give it a shot.
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 97stanger
from bout 2 other forums ive talked to guys and they said nittos run rediculous small. they told me that their 305 is about a 275-285 of say a bfg. I actually talked to a guy who did the exact setup as me and he said it fits fine.
I've had them in those sizes and they are a tad bit smaller but not that big of a difference.A 305 will not work on a 18x9.
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 12:22 PM
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Here are some Nitto 285/35/18's on a 18x9...




 
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You should put on the size that will get you the best traction.
 
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its funn you say that because a guy over at modular depot just showed me pics of 315's on 17x9's (same width) and it looked fine.
 
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check this out:

http://forums.modulardepot.com/gener...-18x9-rim.html

17x9 rims with 315's
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 03:19 PM
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Id go 295 in the nitto drags.
 
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Originally Posted by 97stanger
check this out:

http://forums.modulardepot.com/gener...-18x9-rim.html

17x9 rims with 315's
then those are the skinniest 315's I have ever seen. they are more like 275's.

my 315's on my 10.5 inch rims bulge more than those in that pic.
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
then those are the skinniest 315's I have ever seen. they are more like 275's.

my 315's on my 10.5 inch rims bulge more than those in that pic.
my nitto 315's fit flush with the rim so they do run small.
 
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Originally Posted by stanger00
my nitto 315's fit flush with the rim so they do run small.
on a 9'' rim?
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
on a 9'' rim?
no, 10.5" rim. they will bulge on the 9" rim but it shouldnt be that bad. i also ran a 275/40 nitto DR on a 8" rim and they didnt even bulge that much nearly fit like stock.
 
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yeah ive been hearing that guys are putting 275's on 8" wide rims no problem. One guy i even talked to said that BFG told him that 275's will fit fine on 8" rim. Thats why im leaning more towards the 305. Just an fyi, for the 555R's my choices are 285's or 305's...no 295's are available
 
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<---------275 on 8" wheel for year's.
 
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^welp, theres another one. I'm running a 275 on a 9" rim now so i dont see how i couldnt put on a 305, one that runs small at that. I guess all this talk means nothing, i just have to try it and see how it looks.
 
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Originally Posted by 97stanger
its funn you say that because a guy over at modular depot just showed me pics of 315's on 17x9's (same width) and it looked fine.
And your point is? People do stupid stuff on the internet all the time. Just because the tire fits, doesnt mean its your best choice.
 
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I'm just saying i had about 5 guys on here and other forums saying they fit 275's on 8" wide rims, and about 3 or 4 guys saying that they have put 305's, hell even 315's on 9" wide rims and ive seen pictures and it looks good. Nittos run small.
 
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Who cares how it looks. Putting a tire thats too big or too small for a rim will give you poor traction. If thats what you want then go for it.
 
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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
Who cares how it looks. Putting a tire thats too big or too small for a rim will give you poor traction. If thats what you want then go for it.
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Originally Posted by Lances03SVT
Here are some Nitto 285/35/18's on a 18x9...






I have heard the nitto 305 will fit fine on an 18x9...but just go with a 295 to be on the safe side.

I have seen the 305 on an 18x10 and they look just a tad bigger than my 275s that are on there now
 
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well if i go with the 555Rs the sizes go from 285 and the next biggest is a 305
 
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Old 02-19-2008, 05:34 PM
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I have 295s on my 18x9 roush wheel.

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see thats what i think the 555R's will look like in a 305 because of how they run small
 
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Old 02-20-2008, 05:29 AM
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If you search i have posted pics of 305 nittos on 17x9 wheels before.
 
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