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Old 12-05-2012, 10:51 AM   #1
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Default Drag radials on xw

I'm wanting to run drag radials only xw would a 275x50x15 on a 8.5 inch rim fit ? . I'm running a STD diff , would the tyres and rims be more than 26 inch high? Thanks

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Old 12-05-2012, 12:17 PM   #2
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Default Re: Drag radials on xw

Yes they can run on 8.5 width and are 26.1 inch tall .
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Old 14-05-2012, 08:50 PM   #3
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Default Re: Drag radials on xw

I just got a 275/60-15 under the rear of my XW today, standard length 9". 8" weld prostars. I've had the diff and leafs setup to bring the wheel away from the front of the wheel arch (dogleg) and it's still very close.
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