C32 Rear Wheel Size?
11-03-2008, 09:27 PM
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11-03-2008, 09:55 PM
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SB, I'm trying to find a wheel setup where I can run a MT ET Street Radial in a 275/40/17 on my E55 because the widest size that they have in a 18" is a 265/40/18 that will fit my car and I need all the rubber I can get to launch this thing fairly hard!
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11-03-2008, 11:08 PM
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There are plenty of 18" and 19" rims with a 9" or even 10" wide rim which would be fine for a 275. I don't know how much space the E has for wide tires. I know the C would definitely need cut or rolled fenders to fit w/o rubbing though. 275 is an odd size so I'm not sure what size tire even comes available in a 275.
11-04-2008, 12:29 PM
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There are plenty of 18" and 19" rims with a 9" or even 10" wide rim which would be fine for a 275. I don't know how much space the E has for wide tires. I know the C would definitely need cut or rolled fenders to fit w/o rubbing though. 275 is an odd size so I'm not sure what size tire even comes available in a 275.
I figure with a 17" rim and some wide & sticky mickey thompsons I will not only be able to hook up very well but I may turn rpm's a tad quicker with a smaller wheel & tire combo.
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11-04-2008, 12:51 PM
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If you are ONLY interested in DR, you can mount a 275 on a 8.5" rim. I know, I have done it on my stang with a set of ROH's. You are correct that it would roll over WAY too much for road racing, or even street use. However, straight line DR, it would NOT be a problem. Again, I know this from ACTUAL use at Keystone dragway my friend.
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11-04-2008, 01:07 PM
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Hey SBAMG:
If you are ONLY interested in DR, you can mount a 275 on a 8.5" rim. I know, I have done it on my stang with a set of ROH's. You are correct that it would roll over WAY too much for road racing, or even street use. However, straight line DR, it would NOT be a problem. Again, I know this from ACTUAL use at Keystone dragway my friend.
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If you are ONLY interested in DR, you can mount a 275 on a 8.5" rim. I know, I have done it on my stang with a set of ROH's. You are correct that it would roll over WAY too much for road racing, or even street use. However, straight line DR, it would NOT be a problem. Again, I know this from ACTUAL use at Keystone dragway my friend.
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11-04-2008, 02:34 PM
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Just DON'T go below 20 psi and you will be fine. Anything lower and you are risking the tire coming off the bead of the rim. I ran right around 22psi for my Drag radials with a 17 x 8.5 ROH as stated above for a few years without any issues. Have fun and let us know your results my friend.
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Hey SBAMG:
If you are ONLY interested in DR, you can mount a 275 on a 8.5" rim. I know, I have done it on my stang with a set of ROH's. You are correct that it would roll over WAY too much for road racing, or even street use. However, straight line DR, it would NOT be a problem. Again, I know this from ACTUAL use at Keystone dragway my friend.
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If you are ONLY interested in DR, you can mount a 275 on a 8.5" rim. I know, I have done it on my stang with a set of ROH's. You are correct that it would roll over WAY too much for road racing, or even street use. However, straight line DR, it would NOT be a problem. Again, I know this from ACTUAL use at Keystone dragway my friend.
See yeah
