ok so i bought a set of 275/40/17 mickey thompson drag radials and i got a set of stock 17x7.5 silverado rims any body run this setup before some say it will fit and be fine others say not to run them what do you say ?

 

according to summit. minimum recommended rim width is 9in.
Part Number: MTT-3743R
Tire Size: 275/40-17
Rim Diameter (in): 17 in.
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Tire Construction: Radial
Directional: Yes
Tire Diameter (in): 26.00 in.
Section Width (in): 11.00 in.
Tread Width (in): 10.20 in.
Minimum Recommended Rim Width (in): 9.00 in.
Maximum Recommended Rim Width (in): 11.00 in.
Asymmetrical Tread Pattern: No
DOT-Approved: Yes
Tube Required: No
Tire Compound: R2
Quantity: Sold individually.

 

they will work I've done it but it doesn't look that great and you need to run less air pressure like 13-16lbs but I got a 175 60' on the exact setup and it handles fine

 

The side wall have 1.250'' more buldge in each side than if you had a 10'' wide rim, Which affects how much tire you have sitting flat on the ground

 

You would probably benefit more from a bigger sidewall like a 50, so there is more flexablilty in the tire IMO. I run 275/50/17 M&H Racemaster drag radials on 17x9.5 steel Cragars, 18-20 PSI..........