Question about mounting 275/40 17 MT ET streets

[Blak05GT]

So I just ordered a pair of 275/40 17 MT ET streets to hopefully fix my traction problems at the track. I have a set of 17 inch stock rims that I'm hoping I can mount these on. I believe these are 8 inch wide rims?? I know it'll be a tight fit but has it worked for anyone else?

 

[BJ1000RR]

Works just fine, but they bulge out a lot. My nittos didn't bulge AS much but didn't hook as well either.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Yes, they work just fine. Yes they bulge. I had one shop refuse to do them. I went across the street and they said no problem.

 

[Blak05GT]

Thanks guys, that's what I needed to know. I can't wait to test 'em out at the track!

 

[ptfoxbdy89]

so a 275 40 r17 will fit on my stock 17x8 bullits i hear people telling me both ways they will and they wont!!

 

[bigcat]

if you look at the tire manufacturers recommendations, you need a 9" rim. Brenspeed has been using and selling this size DR with the stock rims since the S197s came out.

many people have used 275s on 8 inch rims with no problems. old school mopar guys even put them on their 7 inch wide stock rims. a 9 inch rim is the ideal size, but will fit on an 8inch wheel.

 

[Luger1]

they work great i ran them on my car this season, next year im gonna put the 295/45-17's on my stock rims.

 

[Five Oh Brian]

So I just ordered a pair of 275/40 17 MT ET streets to hopefully fix my traction problems at the track. I have a set of 17 inch stock rims that I'm hoping I can mount these on. I believe these are 8 inch wide rims?? I know it'll be a tight fit but has it worked for anyone else?

As others have said, 17x9 would be ideal, but 17x8 works just fine (at least for straight line work - wouldn't push the corners too hard that way).

I run 275/40/17 BFG drag radials on 17x8 charcoal Bullitts for drag days and it works just fine....

 

[ptfoxbdy89]

thats what i needed to know thanks!