Will a 325w tire fit on a 12" wide rim?

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Old 04-01-2005, 10:03 PM
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Will a 325w tire fit on a 12" wide rim?

Any tire fitters out there to answer this one please guys? I'm hoping to fit my 325/50x15 M/T Drag radials to a 15 x12 wheel. Many thanks.
 
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:20 PM
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I would think so, but check the tire manufacturers website to make sure.
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:36 AM
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Not sure on the lightning but most f150's require a atleast a 16 inch rims because of the brake calipers.Good luck post pics if it works.
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 03:25 PM
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Good point. I didn't even look at what kind of truck he has.
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:02 PM
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Hi Guys, yes - to fit 15" wheels on a Lightning you have to do some pretty radical caliper grinding. After that, you can fit 15" racing wheels such as Bogarts, Weld etc. Many, many owners have done this and use these specialized wheels on the track. Now here's my problem and the mistake I made ... I bought my tires - 325/50 x 15 M/T Drag Radials before I realised that these Bogart wheels were for track use only and not deemed safe on the public road, and the whole point of the excercise was so that I could drive ( legally and safely ) to and from the track. So now I am searching for a 15" diameter alluminum wheel that is safe, and believe me, it's proved all but impossible. But I think I may have now found one that fits the bill. Problem is that they only make a bolt patern that will work in a 12" wide rim, hence my original question - Anyone out there who can help? I've emailed the manufacturer, but no response yet.
 



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