Whats the deal here?

[Damn True]

Just noticed something odd on Kerr's '68. Maybe it's a wierd photo, but dosen't it kinda look like the wheels are a little wide for the tire. It almost looks like the bead is outside the tread w/o the usual bit of convex shape to the sidewall.

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Or is this intentional? If so, for what reason?

[parsonsj]

DamnTrue,

(wish you had a real name ...) Anyway, it shows how well tuned Kerr's Camaro is for road racing. A wider wheel promotes a better contact patch because it helps to keep the tire from shifting sideways on the wheel during lateral maneuvers.

jp

[USAZR1]

My 17x13's look like they are too wide for my 335's too. Some tires like Michelins have what is called a rim protector that hides the gap.
My Kumhos don't have this feature.

[BRIAN]

It also helps with clearance as a 68 has a shallow outer w/o.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

I remember the wheel and tire specs for Chris' car. 17x13 in the rear with a 315 and 17x11 in the front with a 275. That's about 2" wider than most people go for those respective sizes.

[Damn True]

DamnTrue,

(wish you had a real name ...) Anyway, it shows how well tuned Kerr's Camaro is for road racing. A wider wheel promotes a better contact patch because it helps to keep the tire from shifting sideways on the wheel during lateral maneuvers.

jp

True is my name.
Thanks for the clarification