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I need a wheel & tire expert

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by 2011Tacoma1293, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. Oct 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM
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    tires arnt gonna cause you any problems. and you should be okay with those rims
     
  3. Oct 17, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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    Thanks alot tire expert haha:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  4. Oct 17, 2011 at 10:55 AM
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    how much more would the tire stick out of the fender? or compared to the stock steelies?
     
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    I would check the tire manufacturers website to make sure that their 265/70/17's are approved for 9" wide rims.

    Those will stick out 2.75" more than stock.
     
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    it says up to 8.5" its a good year duratrac. any chances?
     
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    Any chances of what? :confused:
     
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    of fitting them on the 9" wide wheel?
     
  9. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    good year says the duratracts fit up to a 8.5" wheel will the 9" wide wheel work?
     
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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    I wouldn't chance it. 8.5" is the max for a reason. If it was good for up to 9", it would say so.

    Use common sense man...
     
  11. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM
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    Do you know any tires 265/70/17 that fit a 9" wide wheel?
     
  12. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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    WeatherTechs, 265/75-16 DuraTracs, ATX Mojave Teflon Wheels, ARE V-Series Shell
    Done.

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  13. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    No. I don't run that size tire.
     
  14. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM
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    It's the size of the tire, not the specific tire, that will prevent you from being able to safely mount them on 9" wide wheels.

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  15. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    You will have no issue running a 265 Duratrac on a 9" wheel. I know everyone here is saying don't do it because Goodyear doesn't "approve" it, but trust me, I can tell you from years of tire industry experience that you'd be fine. The worst you would have to worry about is wheel rash if you curb them or scrape them on rocks, because your sidewalls will be slightly stretched.
     
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    what do you mean?
     
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    Thanks a lot. Ill keep that in mind. Do you know of anyone running that tire with a 9" wheel?
     
  18. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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    The manufacturer of the tire is not going to recommend it because the tires are simply not wide enough to "safely" seat on that wide of a rim.

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  19. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    i was trying to stay with 265 because i have a 4 banger and i dont want to get killed on mpgs
     
  20. Oct 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    Get a different wheel.
     

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