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Old 05-23-2005 | 07:16 PM
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I have 17X8 rims - Can anyone tell me what the widest tire I can safely run on an 8" rim is? I have read topics throughout the net, but need sound advice.
 
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Old 05-23-2005 | 07:19 PM
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I'm running 275/40/17 BFG drag radials on mine with no problem, but even if a bigger tire fit, it would look like ***. My 275's have about the max amount of bulge that I can handle. IIRC, 275 is the absolute biggest you want to go to be safe.
 
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Old 05-24-2005 | 06:34 AM
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Thanks Mike!!
 
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Old 05-24-2005 | 09:42 AM
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i run 275 nittos drags out back, i agree anytihng bigger is ust a- ugly and b-probibly not the safest thing int he world.
 
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