Widest tire for 9.5
Melting Slicks
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I've got Nitto 555R's in 305 on my stock 9.5" wheels. They fit ok and don't rub....but the turns can get a little sloppy at high speeds. I got them for traction though...and at the time they were the only 18in drag radial that I could find 
Le Mans Master
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Why do you want to go wider? Are you trying to stay stock in an autocross event? Drag racing? Looks?
For racing events I'm getting ready to run 275/305 on stock wagon wheels. Yeah, I know, "the manufacturer does not recommend...", "the traction patch isn't...", etc. I only know what works for me and many others.
For looks? Frankly I'd stick with stock widths, wider just look plumped up like the Michelin Man.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
For racing events I'm getting ready to run 275/305 on stock wagon wheels. Yeah, I know, "the manufacturer does not recommend...", "the traction patch isn't...", etc. I only know what works for me and many others.
For looks? Frankly I'd stick with stock widths, wider just look plumped up like the Michelin Man.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
This has been a long discussion on the boards. A wider tire might not result in better traction or better handling. You might suffer with a sidewall that is compromised thus causing handling issues.
I really look at the type of tire I am purchasing versus the size.
that being said I am running Hoosiers at the track all 17inch 275s in the front and 315s in the rear.
On the street and as a wet weather track tire I run Pilot Sport Cups 18in 295s in the front and 315s in the rear.
I really look at the type of tire I am purchasing versus the size.
that being said I am running Hoosiers at the track all 17inch 275s in the front and 315s in the rear.
On the street and as a wet weather track tire I run Pilot Sport Cups 18in 295s in the front and 315s in the rear.
Last edited by Wicked Weasel; Mar 1, 2006 at 12:02 PM.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
This has been a long discussion on the boards. A wider tire might not result in better traction or better handling. You might suffer with a sidewall that is compromised thus causing handling issues.
I really look at the type of tire I am purchasing versus the size.
that being said I am running Hoosiers at the track all 17inch 275s in the front and 315s in the rear.
On the street and as a wet weather track tire I run Pilot Sport Cups 18in 290s in the front and 315s in the rear.
I really look at the type of tire I am purchasing versus the size.
that being said I am running Hoosiers at the track all 17inch 275s in the front and 315s in the rear.
On the street and as a wet weather track tire I run Pilot Sport Cups 18in 290s in the front and 315s in the rear.
I am sort of gathering info on a project car and I like to keep track of this for my future reference.
Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by shurite44
Wicked post the width of the wheels you are using in these applications when you get time.
I am sort of gathering info on a project car and I like to keep track of this for my future reference.
Thanks
I am sort of gathering info on a project car and I like to keep track of this for my future reference.
Thanks
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by Pizzano
I basically would like a little wider appearance, I' ll stick with nothing over 295, thanx for the input folks 
275's and 285's look good on the front also. But you may want a little wider wheel than stock for that. A 275 would go on a stock wheel but not an ideal fit.