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Old 09-14-2005, 11:05 PM
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Well, not with any wheel/tire combo that you would put on the Z.

The BFG KDW can go 295/45/20 on a 20x9.5" rim but you'd never run that on the Z unless you're a moron.


You could do 285 on a 9.5" though. 285/40/18 or 285/35/19
Old 09-15-2005, 06:39 AM
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Every tire mfg posts specs on their web site.
Look up Toyo tires for example and see what rim they require for each tire size and style.
Usually there is a range of wheel widths for each tire.
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im looking at drag radials, bfg recomends a 10in rim for their 295s. I think im going to have to go with a set of 265/40/18s instead. What do you think?
Old 09-15-2005, 11:42 AM
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Thats what I have, they work fine. I pulled a 1.77 60ft last night.
Old 09-15-2005, 12:41 PM
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Ok thank you barthelb, that gives me hope as I pulled consistent 2.4-2.6 last night on my all-season tires. I know I need to learn how to drive, but better times lie ahead with better tires.
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I ran mine at 15 psi at the track.
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