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315 Nitto DR's on 17x9.5 rims?

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theguyfromfaust

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I was told that it is possible to fit the Nitto 315/35/17 drag radials on 17x9.5 rims. Is this true? Are there any disadvantages or problems with doing this?
 
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bdcardinal

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i think thats a little narrow. i just mounted some BFG 315/35/17's on a set of AFS chrome 03 cobra rims 17x10.5 and they fit fairly well. we had a kick ass brand new hunter tire machine though so it was fairly easy. plus when we balanced then on the road force balancer they didnt need much weight at all.
 

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It will fit with room to spare. I have seen plenty of 315/35/17 nittos mounted on 9" rims. I have mine on 10.5" rims and they are too narrow for the wheel.
 

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bdcardinal said:
i think thats a little narrow. i just mounted some BFG 315/35/17's on a set of AFS chrome 03 cobra rims 17x10.5 and they fit fairly well. we had a kick ass brand new hunter tire machine though so it was fairly easy. plus when we balanced then on the road force balancer they didnt need much weight at all.
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315/35/17 BFG's are MUCH wider than 315/35/17 Nittos. I've had both on my 17x10.5s. There is not even a comparison.
 
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really wow, i would think that 2 tires with the same size would be at least close in size.
 

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really wow, i would think that 2 tires with the same size would be at least close in size.
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Yeah...I thought so too. I think Nitto runs small and BFG runs a little big. My BFG's bowed out a lot on my 10.5's but my Nitto's actually bow in a little.
 
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03 cobra owners are doing it. i believe the new cobra wheels are only 17x9s.
 

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Sweet. Looks like it's time for new tires
 

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The stock 03 Cobra rims are exactly 9.4 inches wide. The nitto is a narrow tire for a 315. I have had my 315 nittos on my stock rims for a few months and they fit perfect.
 
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