How wide of a tire on a 17x9.5 rim?

[stricker76]

Starting to look at wheels and tires for my 1975 chevelle. Really like these wheels
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...d=35&sw_id=647
but the widest they come in is 17x9.5". Used to run 28x12.5 et streets on 15x10 prostars. Really liked the way they filled the wheelwells. Wanted to go a little shorter (probably 27") but keep them pretty wide. I'm guessing a 26-27" tall tire that is 12" wide won't fit on a 9.5" rim, right?

[buickfunnycar.com]

I'd run either a 275/35 or a 285/40.

[stricker76]

Guess i'll have to find different rims then. I'd really like to go 315's on the back and 275's on the front. Big car needs some wide tires.

[formula]

you could always get the wheels widened...

[stricker76]

Nah, i'll just find 17x11's.

[Tony_SS]

I'm running 285/40's on a 9.5 wide wheel.

[buickfunnycar.com]

I'd really like to go 315's on the back and 275's on the front...

315's will need a 10" wheel at a very minimum,11's would be better.
Figure about $400/wheel to widen wheels,even if it's just 1".
285/40 is about max for a 9.5" wide wheel.

[stricker76]

Might be cheaper just to order some custom 17"x11" custom from centerline.

[Samckitt]

I currently have Centerlines & have tried to get 11" wide ones in the "Star" pattern. And they tell me: no way, no how, ain't gonna happen.

[stricker76]

Well, i guess i might have to stick to a 285 on a 9.5 for now, which is really a shame seeing as there is room for a 13" wide tire in there. But i really love the look of the wheel, and would prefer not to switch.



Thanks for the help guys!

[Tony_SS]

Not all 285/40's have the same physical size. Look at all the specs. I went with a Nitto 555 because they run a little smaller.. I think in general BFG's are a little larger overall.

[6'9"Witha69]

IIRC the Toyos run really wide overall as well.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Not all 285/40's have the same physical size. Look at all the specs. I went with a Nitto 555 because they run a little smaller.. I think in general BFG's are a little larger overall.

True...Nitto's are known to be more "square" with less buldge then others.

[Boesch]

Don't know if you're interested or not, but our Malibu wheel is pretty similar in style. We can do a 17x7, 8, 9.5, or 11 with a stepped lip rim (same rim as the Centerline picture posted above) for a pretty reasonable price. If you're interested send me a PM.

[stricker76]

Pm sent!

[DriverzInc]

Fyi, all the Vintage Wheel Works wheels are available 17x11 too, and are a 48 hour turn around time too.

We are a dealer, and have been very happy with their service, turn around time, and quality. Good company to deal with.