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Car would have to be pretty high ride height. Never seen anyone run them, but I think you might be pushing it. On a stock R33 GTR body the normal fitment for drag radials or slicks is 26 X 11.5 on a stock R33'GTR R17, which is 275/40R17 in the real world normal tyre speak. You would be better off with these as they are wider, and readily available from MT.

18 minutes ago, BK said:

Car would have to be pretty high ride height. Never seen anyone run them, but I think you might be pushing it. On a stock R33 GTR body the normal fitment for drag radials or slicks is 26 X 11.5 on a stock R33'GTR R17, which is 275/40R17 in the real world normal tyre speak. You would be better off with these as they are wider, and readily available from MT.

I have MT 275/40-17 today. Just want real slicks to not put to much strain on the drivetrain. Soft side walls. Any other slicks you can recomend?

If you want 17 inch ply slicks the Hoosiers are probably your only choice. Most running slicks go down to 15 or 16 inch wheel to get more sidewall - 17 inch drag slick seems a bit pointless for the sidewall profile.

I think you may have to just try them to find out for everyone ? Anything can be "made" to fit if you're dead set on using them.

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