Tire Techs HELP

[band1t]

I am working with a 9.5 wide rims
I need to know how much does a 265 40 17 and 275 40 17 tire bulge over the bead of the rim
I have a 255 on the and i dont like seeing the chrome lip of the rim i want the tire to cover that lip with a slight bulge

Please need help

[PTS]

I am working with a 9.5 wide rims
I need to know how much does a 265 40 17 and 275 40 17 tire bulge over the bead of the rim
I have a 255 on the and i dont like seeing the chrome lip of the rim i want the tire to cover that lip with a slight bulge

Please need help

The 265 will bulge over the outside bead 1/10th of an inch on each side. The 275 will bulge over the outside bead 0.30" on each side.

Hope this helps!

Perry
PTS

[mc84_zz4]

Here are some pics, not all brands of the same size fill out the same, the BFG KDW NT
I found to run a little rounder around the shoulders, the Nitto fill out more - IMO
1) BFG KDW NT 275/40/17
2) Nitto 555 Extreme 275/40/17
3) Nitto 555 Extreme 285/40/17
all on 17x9.5"
HTH

1) BFG KDW NT 275/40/17

2) Nitto 555 Extreme 275/40/17 (courtesy of another member at MCSS.com)

3) Nitto 555 Extreme 285/40/17