05-04-2014, 04:24 PM | #1 |
275/40/20 on front stock rims?
is it possible to put 275/40/20 tires on the front rims?
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05-04-2014, 06:26 PM | #2 |
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Yes it's possible - but not a good idea for safety reasons. Get another 9in rim.
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05-04-2014, 06:40 PM | #3 |
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Possible, yes. But the recommended top size is 265 on the 8.5" rim. Otherwise could over stretch the tire, causing premature wear, a blowout, or the tire separating.
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05-04-2014, 06:43 PM | #4 |
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I've seen it. Looks stupid the way the tire fits the rim. Listen to the guys above and get the wider wheels
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05-04-2014, 06:46 PM | #5 |
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My opinion, don't put the rear size on the front 8" rim, get two more 9" rims.
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05-04-2014, 06:56 PM | #6 |
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Is it possible to put the 20's on the front on the back? I am looking to have the same size all around so I can actually rotate the tires and have a spare. Any help would be appreciated. Car is a 2012 1SS Vert
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05-04-2014, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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You mean rear wheels on the front? Yes works fine. I have ran that setup with 275/35/20 PSS for over a year.
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05-04-2014, 07:13 PM | #8 |
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Yes the fronts will work on the back..the stock front tires are actually slightly larger dia. Than the rear tires..but the wider rear wheels look much better all around..
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05-04-2014, 07:20 PM | #9 |
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That's good to hear. I like the wide rears but would like to be able to rotate at least every season when it comes out of storage.
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05-04-2014, 10:41 PM | #10 |
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I've been running a set of rears (20x9 w/275) on all 4 corners for probably 2 years now without any issues. I didn't it mostly so I can rotate to get a little more life out of them.
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