MT Drag Radials (275/40/17) on an 8" rim?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Evil_Capri @ February 14, 2006, 8:52 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
They'll work (not sure about fitting on a Fox), but spin about 1" on the rim when doing a burnout/launching. A 9" rim would be better.
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Can't afford that this year. Never heard about them spinning.
They'll work (not sure about fitting on a Fox), but spin about 1" on the rim when doing a burnout/launching. A 9" rim would be better.
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Can't afford that this year. Never heard about them spinning.
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I have seen a number of persons at the track with 17x8 rims, and if you take a 'Sharpie' and mark a spot on the tire/rim and then re-check after your run . . .99.9% of the ones I've seen have moved ~.75/1" from the original mark.
Let me be clear. You can use that combo (17x8 with 275/40/17). I'm not trying to say one can't, but the tires may slip on the rim. Some (Scothew) have not had this problem.
Let me be clear. You can use that combo (17x8 with 275/40/17). I'm not trying to say one can't, but the tires may slip on the rim. Some (Scothew) have not had this problem.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Evil_Capri @ February 14, 2006, 9:26 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have seen a number of persons at the track with 17x8 rims, and if you take a 'Sharpie' and mark a spot on the tire/rim and then re-check after your run . . .99.9% of the ones I've seen have moved ~.75/1" from the original mark.
Let me be clear. You can use that combo (17x8 with 275/40/17). I'm not trying to say one can't, but the tires may slip on the rim. Some (Scothew) have not had this problem.
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Note: I was using BFG dr's as well.. MT, Nitto and even maybe BFG's may get different results. I would always go by the manufacturer recommendation. They've done the research for optimal use.
I have seen a number of persons at the track with 17x8 rims, and if you take a 'Sharpie' and mark a spot on the tire/rim and then re-check after your run . . .99.9% of the ones I've seen have moved ~.75/1" from the original mark.
Let me be clear. You can use that combo (17x8 with 275/40/17). I'm not trying to say one can't, but the tires may slip on the rim. Some (Scothew) have not had this problem.
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Note: I was using BFG dr's as well.. MT, Nitto and even maybe BFG's may get different results. I would always go by the manufacturer recommendation. They've done the research for optimal use.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scothew @ February 14, 2006, 10:43 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Note: I was using BFG dr's as well.. MT, Nitto and even maybe BFG's may get different results. I would always go by the manufacturer recommendation. They've done the research for optimal use.
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I am just mainly worried about the fit guys. Thanks for the other info though.
Note: I was using BFG dr's as well.. MT, Nitto and even maybe BFG's may get different results. I would always go by the manufacturer recommendation. They've done the research for optimal use.
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I am just mainly worried about the fit guys. Thanks for the other info though.
im not sure about the fit. May have some rubbing on teh quad shocks.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scothew @ February 14, 2006, 1:34 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
im not sure about the fit. May have some rubbing on the quad shocks.
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Those are way gone. Look at the mods on my site: www.geocities.com/mattsstang87
im not sure about the fit. May have some rubbing on the quad shocks.
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Those are way gone. Look at the mods on my site: www.geocities.com/mattsstang87
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