315-35's on 9.5 rims ??

jjcpj · 03-28-2002, 02:46 PM

Can I mount & run 315 - 35"s on a 9.5 rim and run these on my 96??

ralexand · 03-28-2002, 04:12 PM

The sidewalls will pucker in, but they will mount. I have a set of Khumo 315/35/17 on 89 rims and run them in the autocross with no problems. They just look a bit strange and I don't believe you get the full contact patch. 11 inch is definalely the way to go if you can swing it.

rwj383 · 03-29-2002, 09:39 AM

they will definitely bulge drastically. i, too, have done this in the past. you need a 10.5-11" rim for proper fit.

Zora · 03-30-2002, 08:43 PM

:nono: Looks funny

mackeyred96 · 03-30-2002, 11:36 PM

I've run that combo but it needs an 11" rim.

gcrouse · 04-01-2002, 03:49 AM

Can you mount them? Yes.

Can you run them? Not safely...

Minimum required rim for a 315 is 10-10.5" depending on manufacturer.

MrNuke · 04-01-2002, 06:42 PM

I had 315 Eagles on my '93 Sawblade (9.5") wheels and I had worse traction than with my 16" stock 255's..
Of course I dont haev that issue (too much) anymore.

Corvette Kid 92 · 04-02-2002, 07:35 PM

dont do it. not smart at all :nono:

RichS23 · 04-04-2002, 04:27 AM

Go with the 11 inch rim if at all possible.

Red98C5 · 04-12-2002, 09:02 PM

You will loose "some" footprint if mounted on 9.5" rims, but it can safely be done (as most drag racers here are doing). You just don't get the best use of that size tire on that rim, but if you can't afford, or just flat out don't want to buy the 11" rims, go ahead.

DaveP · 04-13-2002, 12:23 PM

Anyone have a pic of a BFG DR 315/35/17 on a stock (such as a 17" Z06) rim? Was thinking of going with the combo vs. the 275/40/17, traction is my biggest concern.