Whats the point in buying a 10" front rim and putting a 275 on it?

[2SS2010]

I dont see a point in it if you put the same size 275 tire on it that fits a 9" rim? Maybe im missing something, can someone validate this for me?

[Mikamaro]

Having wider wheel changes the look
Having a 275 stretch on a 10' has not the same handling feeling.

[Robvas]

Stretched = yuck

You want to use a tire wider than 275 on a 10" rim.

[Group-A Wheels]

A 275 is not stretched on a 10 at all. This is a big improvement over the stock 245s and narrower wheels because the added footprint on the ground give the car much cornering stability. Not to mention with more tire on the ground you will also help improve stopping distances.

[shibbs]

IMO, a 10" rim should have a 285 at minimum. 295 or 305 would be more ideal, depending on the tire.

[VR Baron]

I had my stock 275's on my new 10 rims just until they wore out. My 285/35s on the 10" rims look right, slightly stretched, the 275's were more so.Handled/ turning response is better on a more wide rim I find

[2SS2010]

Originally Posted by Group-A Wheels

A 275 is not stretched on a 10 at all. This is a big improvement over the stock 245s and narrower wheels because the added footprint on the ground give the car much cornering stability. Not to mention with more tire on the ground you will also help improve stopping distances.

I see what your saying but if a 275 fits on a 9" rim the adding a 10" rim and putting the same size tire on it to me doesn't make any sense to justify the cost of a 10" rim. You cant sell me on any gain just by going with a wider rim but running same tire. there wont be!


So my point im trying to get at if all these tire fenders want to sell a 10" rim why don't they offer a wider front tire than a 275?

[MillerTime]

Originally Posted by 2SS2010

I see what your saying but if a 275 fits on a 9" rim the adding a 10" rim and putting the same size tire on it to me doesn't make any sense to justify the cost of a 10" rim. You cant sell me on any gain just by going with a wider rim but running same tire. there wont be!


So my point im trying to get at if all these tire fenders want to sell a 10" rim why don't they offer a wider front tire than a 275?

Don't argue with people on this, it's like beating your head against a wall. If 275 fits perfect on a 9" wheel, then it cannot possibly fit correctly on a 10" wheel...but they say nay!! Lol. Cracks me up.

[Reichler]

You also need to consider the tire brand as the true width of a 275 is NOT the same across all manufacturers. I.E. Michelin and Bridgestone performance tires are known to run wide.

I have 275 Hankook Ventus V12's on 10" wide rear wheels on my GTO's and by no means are they stretched; they are perfect. A 275 or 285 is actually the perfect size for a 10" wheel. 295 or 305 and you really want an 11" wheel. That said, there are certain brands that do run narrow. In that instance, yes, you'd want to jump up to a larger tire.

[2SS2010]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Don't argue with people on this, it's like beating your head against a wall. If 275 fits perfect on a 9" wheel, then it cannot possibly fit correctly on a 10" wheel...but they say nay!! Lol. Cracks me up.

Glad I'm not the only one on here that feels that way!!

[richard200593]

My own personal opinion is that a 275 fits better on a 10 inch wheel. Comparing my stock rears to my new fr 275 toyos on a 10 the 10 flushes up a little better whereas the stock Pirelli overlaps the wheel a bit to much for me.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by 2SS2010

I see what your saying but if a 275 fits on a 9" rim the adding a 10" rim and putting the same size tire on it to me doesn't make any sense to justify the cost of a 10" rim. You cant sell me on any gain just by going with a wider rim but running same tire. there wont be!

All tires have a range of suitable wheel widths to be fitted to, and this is typically 1.5" from narrowest to widest. A few, like the 275/40-20, have a 2" range. This is per tire industry standards, not something that I am making up on the fly.

A 275/40-20 is measured on a 9.5" wide wheel - meaning that a wheel that's only 9" wide is almost certainly narrower than the optimum width for that tire size. 10" wide is an equal amount "off" the other way, and is the way to go if cornering, handling, and responsive steering are important to you. 275/40's are actually OK'ed all the way out to 11" wide rims, so 10's really won't make them all that "stretched".

What Chevrolet or any other mfr does after the tire is designed is a separate matter, and Chevy's fitment to 9" wide wheels likely involves making the ride a little softer and the handling just a little less crisp for people who can't hold their cars in a straight line very well. That's Chevy's compromise, which doesn't have to be yours.

It's the actual you-have-to-drive-it difference in feel that might convince you, not what anybody posts on an internet message board.


Norm

[rickyrocket]

I have 275 Toyo's on 10" rim not stretched at all

[L99CAMA2011]

The average 275 on a 10" rim is a slightly tight fit but will give sharper steering response which is a good thing. Also note that the 275 Pirelli is actually 10.2" threadwidth so it fits perfect on that rim.