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Safest tire size for OEM Bullits

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merc123

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I have some OEM bullits and was wondering what's the max size I can go. I was thinking about a 255 or 275 tire.
 
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275's fit fine, but if you get them up front, they might pull on bad roads.
 

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merc123 said:
I have some OEM bullits and was wondering what's the max size I can go. I was thinking about a 255 or 275 tire.
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From what I have read on here. Nitto 275 will fit on the stock 8" rim. It would fit, but there would be a little bit of sidewall buldge. I have been looking into this recently myself. There are those that will say it is safe and those who will say the opposite is true.

I went ahead and decided on the Nitto 255/40/ZR17 Extreme ZR's. I will post some pics when i put them on. However, tires aint cheap and im gonna be milking the last bit of tread i have on those stock goodyears. So it may by 1-3 months away.
 

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Discounttire.com says:

Optional Size(s)

PLUS ZERO
275/40-17


A "Plus Zero" application refers to installing a different size tire, say, slightly wider than the original tires, but one that will still fit on the original wheels.
 

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So is sidewall bulge safe to a certain extent?
 
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It's safe but you toss alot of handling/performance out the window. Not to mention it looks very bad.

I wouldn't go that big on a 17x8 rim, my SS has 275/40's on a 17x9. Just get a BFG or another brand that make the best use of the cross section width.

Some manufactures tires are wider than others even though they are the same size.
 
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Every manufacturer out there recommends no wider than a 255 on an 17x8" rim, even Nitto which everyone will agree runs narrower than most. Go to the manufacturer's website for the tires in question and look at the specs.
 

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I have BFG 275/40/17 tires on my rear bullitt wheels and there's a slight buldge. I probably wouldn't put them on the front because I don't know if they would rub
 
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