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Can you fit a 295 tire on a 9.5" wheel?

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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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I've been running 295 35 20 on a 9" rim for at least a year. love the look.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I've been running 295 35 20 on a 9" rim for at least a year. love the look.
He'll be able to squeeze them on, but I'd watch that offset. It's only 34mm and more appropriate for an SN95. If he doesn't get the rears widened properly, he'll scrape the rear fender edges, or could even be outside of fender itself (maybe).
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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I have 295 Invo's on my 9.5in rims but Nittos run a little skinny.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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So it seems my only problem may be offset then.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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The offset is fine but it would be ideal to run a 275 with that particular offset. The 285 will work also but you'll have a slight tire rub on the sidewall over speed bumps depending on how low your car is and the type of tire you choose.
A 295 will stick out pass the fenders.
I ran a set of 18x9.5 with a 35mm offset on 285's a few years back and this is how it was. Wished I would have taken pictures they would have come in handy right now.

The vendor with 19x11 asked me to call him on Tuesday, I'm hoping I can get a pre-production wheel in the correct offset, have fingers crossed.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Keep us updated!!!!
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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I'm running 295 on a 9 with no problem! love the look
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TTS197

EVIL CAPRI I got a set of rare BBS RK's too. Not trying to hijack the thread or anything.
Nice!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I’m still working on it. I’ll make a thread if any materializes.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Just got mine installed today. The tire fit just fine on the wheel. To me it looks less bulged than the 285 looked on the 18x10 if you can believe it.

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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WOW!!!! That's one sexy looking car you got there my friend and the wheels make the car even sexier.

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Thanks TTS197. Yours is every bit as sexy as mine.


Can't beat a black Stang!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Where did you get the Rims from again????
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PIKE2244
Where did you get the Rims from again????
They are the RTR wheels same as Stinger has in his 2011 5.0


They actually get ordered through CDC who is the distributor I guess. I saw them on Shaun's car and had him PM me the info. They were $1325 shipped, or $300 each without shipping.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Looks good, even with the tight fit on the offset. Be careful, you still may rub...
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WaltM
Looks good, even with the tight fit on the offset. Be careful, you still may rub...

I think you are right. It's not as bad as I thought, but it is evident when you look at it. A 25mm would have been perfect I think.

I guess this may be a stupid question but what will it feel like, or what evidence will I have if it is indeed rubbing whether its a little or alot?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
I think you are right. It's not as bad as I thought, but it is evident when you look at it. A 25mm would have been perfect I think.
A -45mm is what Saleen, Roush, Steeda and Shelby have. It puts the tires deeper in the wells.

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I guess this may be a stupid question but what will it feel like, or what evidence will I have if it is indeed rubbing whether its a little or alot?
I had a Camaro w/DD Cragars many years ago. I scraped the inner wells every time I hit a hard bump and it made a "whooshing" sound when it happened. You'll need to wait and see. You'll know it when it happens. When it does, check your tires for sidewall scrapes and the edge of your wheelwells for damage as well.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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I know they are the RTR similar to the Vaughn Gitten ones... Just didn't know where to find them.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PIKE2244
I know they are the RTR similar to the Vaughn Gitten ones... Just didn't know where to find them.
PM Sent.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Thanks again Gary!!!!
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