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BigDan · 06-11-2010, 09:00 PM

How about running them on a 10" wide rim because everyone says nittos run small. Sure some day i'd like to widen them to 11" but I have other mods first.

VADER SS L99 · 06-12-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Just because a tire can be mounted on a wheel, that doesn't mean it fits properly. Tires that are too wide for the recommended wheel will handle poorly and wear unevenly. Look at the dirt on that tread, the sidewalls are stretched in so far that you aren't even using the full 315mm tire patch. Maybe using 275mm worth

Low-profile sidewalls are designed to support the weight of the vehicle when they are in a nearly vertical position, not pulled in and bulging. Being a drag racer, you probably realize that using too much tire can actually slow you down. Most of us drag racers know to use just enough tire that the vehicle requires. I'll bet a proper fitting 275 wide drag radial (if it existed in 20") would work just as well or better than that poorly fitting 315 tire. The factory 9.0" wide wheel is pretty narrow. Even a 295 is pushing the limit on that width.

Bulging tires might look cool to some, I even think it can look cool sometimes. But, I suppose I prefer to go with what fits properly, and maintain performance and handling characteristics. Maybe I'm getting old

Tony

I did not want to be the first to say this but tires are what I do for a living and I would never allow this to happen in my shop. The most I will go outside mfg recommended specs is .5". The tire is just not going to perform as well as it should. Over time I have also seen it seperate the sidewall from the tread.

GearheadSS · 06-12-2010, 01:46 PM

I think those look terrible on the stock wheel. They're too wide for the wheel for sure.

hot ss · 06-13-2010, 03:05 AM

i second the...

what if they were on a 20x10 wheel? spec is 10.5 min, 11 prefered, if i read it right.
thats pushing it by .5-1 inch.

sry to sidebust this thread.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-13-2010, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

I wouldn't say putting oversized tires on narrow wheels is "pushing the envelope". People have been putting improperly sized tires on wheels since wheels and tires were invented. Some things are as simple as using the wrong size. Do you use a 14mm socket on your 12mm bolt heads?

VADER SS L99 · 06-13-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hot ss

i second the...

what if they were on a 20x10 wheel? spec is 10.5 min, 11 prefered, if i read it right.
thats pushing it by .5-1 inch.

sry to sidebust this thread.

I think 10" would be okay. 9" stock=not okay In my professional opinion.

BillAz5.0 · 08-14-2010, 12:26 PM

Nice - very nice - couldn't be a better fit ! This reaffirms my decision.
275/40/17 NT05R ordered for 2011 Mustang 8 inch bullitt wheels for 1320 lie detector.

SGOS252382 · 08-14-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

I think those look terrible on the stock wheel. They're too wide for the wheel for sure.

I agree. If you look closely at the pictures, you can see that the tire is bulging (big time).

And from what I've been seeing the Nitto NT05R's do not run small. The Nitto Invos run smaller than the NT05Rs.

StlRomAniaN · 08-14-2010, 04:34 PM

How do the INVOs compare?

BillAz5.0 · 08-14-2010, 08:11 PM

Those NT05R 315s fit nicely on the 9 inch rim. What bulge - ship it !

acowherd · 09-20-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NickJRE

Our parts manager ordered two sets, so I have another pair in stock

Bringing this up from the depths but.....Do you still have that extra set in stock???

I will even take a set of NT555r stock size....

ravensjeff · 09-20-2010, 11:03 PM

I'm putting 315 NT05's on a 20x11, 275's on 20x10.

NickJRE · 09-21-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by acowherd

Bringing this up from the depths but.....Do you still have that extra set in stock???

I will even take a set of NT555r stock size....

I do have another set, just went over and put my hands on them.

acowherd · 09-21-2010, 08:49 AM

Pm sent

06-13-2010, 03:05 AM	#60
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	i second the... what if they were on a 20x10 wheel? spec is 10.5 min, 11 prefered, if i read it right. thats pushing it by .5-1 inch. sry to sidebust this thread. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

08-14-2010, 04:34 PM	#65
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	How do the INVOs compare? __________________

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ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I'm putting 315 NT05's on a 20x11, 275's on 20x10. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

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BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	How about running them on a 10" wide rim because everyone says nittos run small. Sure some day i'd like to widen them to 11" but I have other mods first.

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BillAz5.0 Drives: 2011 DOHC 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Az Posts: 6	Those NT05R 315s fit nicely on the 9 inch rim. What bulge - ship it !