Who's running 275 50 15's on 15x9" rims? Please read

Spenc2u · 04-06-2002, 10:04 AM

Are you having any problems? Did you have to roll your fenders? I think the preferred rim size for that tire is a 8.5" rim?

Most guys are running 275 50 15's on 15x8" rims I think, but I want Pro Star XP's and they don't make one, only 15x9

thanks

and pics please if they're handy

speedytang · 04-06-2002, 12:44 PM

if you use a 9" rim you are spreading the tire out which will make it shorter but the real issue anyways is what your offset is. I run Welds with a 4.5" offset because I like the tires to be at the fender lip and they do rub during a hard impact with 275x50x15. I will roll the lip or just put back on my biggest bump stop so it will not come down that hard.

DirtKing · 04-06-2002, 08:17 PM

nine inch rims are much better for handling than the smaller rims...remember your rim size should stay relatively close to your rim size. For launches this won't matter, but around the corners it sure will. You also will get a bigger contact patch with the nines...this WILL help launches!

04-06-2002, 10:04 AM	#1
Spenc2u Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 24	Who's running 275 50 15's on 15x9" rims? Please read Are you having any problems? Did you have to roll your fenders? I think the preferred rim size for that tire is a 8.5" rim? Most guys are running 275 50 15's on 15x8" rims I think, but I want Pro Star XP's and they don't make one, only 15x9 thanks and pics please if they're handy __________________ http://www.netsnapshot.com/pickalbum?Spenc2u

04-06-2002, 08:17 PM	#3
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	nine inch rims are much better for handling than the smaller rims...remember your rim size should stay relatively close to your rim size. For launches this won't matter, but around the corners it sure will. You also will get a bigger contact patch with the nines...this WILL help launches! __________________ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI 358windsor 11.2 to 1 compression, 5 lug baer claws all around..g force t5 and 3.55 gears. rwhp soon to come. Oh yeah...92 octane NO detonation.

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04-06-2002, 12:44 PM	#2
speedytang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Marengo, Ohio.USA Posts: 135	if you use a 9" rim you are spreading the tire out which will make it shorter but the real issue anyways is what your offset is. I run Welds with a 4.5" offset because I like the tires to be at the fender lip and they do rub during a hard impact with 275x50x15. I will roll the lip or just put back on my biggest bump stop so it will not come down that hard.