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Originally Posted by The Champ
A 7" wide wheel is too narrow for a 275/60/15. I know people do it - but the MINIMUM recommended width is 7.5" and most people run at least an 8" wide rim.
I have 255/60/15's on a 7" wide rim and wish I had 8" rims as they "balloon" more than I like on a 7" rim. 255/60/15 is the largest/widest tire that is safe to run on a 7" wide rim.
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I currently run a 15x8 rim.. but I have to respectfully disagree with your last sentence that it is not safe. There is no safety problem running a 275/60r15 on a 15x7 rally wheel. I've done it for years on several cars including my 67 GTO on pontiac rally II's and my old 72 chevelle SS on chevy rallys. I don't see what the issue is. It fits fine, looks cool, handles well, no uneven or premature tire wear...
I understand that BFG lists 7.5" as the min recommended width, but we're talking about the rim width difference of just half an inch... which I think is not enough to worry about.
It it were not safe, tire shops would refuse to mount a 275/60 on a 15x7... I have never experienced any such refusal.
As they say however... to each, his own! and.. Your mileage may vary...
