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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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can i temperary use stock c6 size tire on 11inch wheel?
the rears
is it safe
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Thats a Wolfdogs question

TireRack site shows rim width of 9.5 to 11" for the 285-35-19 tire, with the measure rim at 10"

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so that means it will be fine?
what is wolfdog
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Wolfdogs is retired tire engineer on forum. You might PM him and ask...he is very helpful with tire knowledge

"Wolfdogs"...plural
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Originally Posted by tailshe
can i temperary use stock c6 size tire on 11inch wheel?
the rears
is it safe
Yes, it is safe. 11 inch wide rim is approved from the manufacturer for that size tire.

Is it OPTIMAL? No.

Is it SAFE? Yes.

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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thanks
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cclive
Wolfdogs is retired tire engineer on forum. You might PM him and ask...he is very helpful with tire knowledge

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Adds new meaning to "retired" doesn't it?
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