MT 295/45/17's on 17x9 rims? Really?

[mooosestang]

I know lots of people have run this size drag radial on a 17x9, but how do they hold up in the long run? Does it cause the center to wear out faster?

I just got my tires and they look huge next to my 275/50 m&h tires. I'd hate to have to spend another $300 on rims.

 

[kingcobra323]

It'll bulge a little. But should be fine. I'm running 26x11.5/17 on 17x8 bullit wheel

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[mooosestang]

It'll bulge a little. But should be fine. I'm running 26x11.5/17 on 17x8 bullit wheel

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Well my 275's bulge a little bit, they are mounted on the 17x9 bullits in the pic. Does anyone have a pick of these tires on a 17x9, preferably a closeup from the side. I've had zero luck finding a good pic.

 

[BPatterson]

Ran that exact set up at the track for over a year, and never had a problem.

 

[BPatterson]

 

[kevinp]

On a 9.5" wheel they dont bulge at all, cant imagine them looking too bad on a 9"

 

[BPatterson]

 

[mooosestang]

Is that a 9 inch rim?

 

[BPatterson]

Now that I think about it, that was a 10" wheel. Sorry about that.

 

[mooosestang]

Now that I think about it, that was a 10" wheel. Sorry about that.

Thanks. those look about like my 275/50's do on a 17x9. I just ordered that same rim, but in the silver, wish they made them in anthracite. I want to run them on the street occasionally and I need to drive to and from the track on them. I couldn't see running these at 28 psi on a 17x9.

 

[kingcobra323]

Grab a little $25 compressor at harbor freight works pretty good for me

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[05_Evolution]

I run a 295 drag radial on my 9" wide rims. Not a problem at all. I cut consistent 1.6 60 foots. Never bulged at all



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[mooosestang]

I run a 295 drag radial on my 9" wide rims. Not a problem at all. I cut consistent 1.6 60 foots. Never bulged at all



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How much air was in that tire? Are those the Mickey's?