[Formulajones]

Here is a shot at the Pontiac Nationals,

That's a 295/65-15 drag radial on an 8" rim. Look up the recommended rim width on that and I'll guess it's 9" or more....

But, it works, and works good. 1.5 60 foot times and it hangs the front tires. He's used this setup for years.



Here it is at rest...



Personally I love the sidewall bulge look. I never jumped on the big wheel and rubber band tire bandwagon, I just can't stand the look of a wheel that looks as wide as the tire is. I've had no love for all this pro touring stuff.

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Here is a shot at the Pontiac Nationals,

That's a 295/65-15 drag radial on an 8" rim. Look up the recommended rim width on that and I'll guess it's 9" or more....

You'd be wrong...

With a 9" rim - you're right in the sweet spot!

Minimum is an 8" rim, max is 10"...

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by The Champ

You'd be wrong...

With a 9" rim - you're right in the sweet spot!Minimum is an 8" rim, max is 10"...

Exactly my point

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Exactly my point

Your point was that you were wrong about the minimum recommended width?

[NotaT/A]

So, I was beginning to get worried that God was going to kill a kitten every time someone hung a 275/60-15 on a 7" wide wheel. "How could it be," I wondered that the TRA and therefore most tire manufacturers recommend a 7.5 - 9.5 inch wheel for this application, but major tire companies will recommend a 7-inch wheel?

"There must be a logical explanation for this," I thought. I also have a lot riding on this, I have no less than 14 275 tires in my garage, and five of them are on 7" wheels. That's five kitten lives hanging in the balance. I'm more of a dog guy, but no one wants dead kittens on their conscience.

Anyway, I digress. I looked further into the 2014 TRA yearbook, and found relief. Yes, back in the supplemental section, page S-06 for those following along at home, there is an easily missed table labeled “Additional Approved Rim Profiles.” Luckily, there are three wheels listed in that table for the 275/60-15. They are 7J, 10J, and 11J.

What this means, is that even though it may not be recommended, it is permissible to use a 7, 10, or 11 inch wheel if you must/need/want to. I’m pretty sure this is how the tire stores can avoid litigation, and I can rest easy, knowing that the kittens are safe again.

[b-man]

Originally Posted by NotaT/A

I can rest easy, knowing that the kittens are safe again.

[hada76]

Originally Posted by NotaT/A

That's five kitten lives hanging in the balance. I'm more of a dog guy, but no one wants dead kittens on their conscience.

no sweat, five cats x nine lives each...your good