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Old 01-24-2014, 08:30 AM   #26
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I've never ran into a tire did not fit a rim that was in the allowable range. that is why the manufacturers post those values. If your question does this tire fit a 7" rim, absolutely not. Does it fit an 8" rim? Yes. Is it ideal? Probably not. M/T uses 9.5 for its posted measurements and usually that is the ideal rim width for a given size.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...StreetRadialII
My Hoosiers say DOT approved but I would never attempt to daily on them, hence my curiosity about sizing.

Its in the range but that doesn't mean its particularly safe. Too much tire, too little wheel?
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