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245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

I am looking into fitting 245/40/19 on my sedan or 245/45/18 (for 18s or 19s respectivly.)
Will the tire be too wide for the wheel? Will it cause a "snake bite?"
I referred to THX's thread, but am unsure as to the practicallity of tires that wide.

 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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Re: 245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

That is fine. 245's will fit on an 8" wide rim.

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Re: 245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

What offset do you recommend for 18x8 wheels on the sedan? 45? Car is not lowered.

2003 Brilliant Silver Sedan 6MT
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Re: 245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

Check and see what you like best:

https://g35driver.com/forums/showfla...sed&sb=5&part=

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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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Re: 245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

I'd like to go with 8" all around so that I can rotate. How come there's no 8" for the rear on your graph? Why would one get wider rears? Just more rubber on the road?

2003.5 Brill. Silver/Willow 6MT sedan, Premium/Winter/Navigation
 
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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Re: 245 width tires on 8" wide wheels?

Yes, basically. It gives it a staggered look, and it looks more aggressive. People usually like more rubber in the rear for better traction. In the graph, you can just extend the line from the rear fenders up (Print it out), and it will be accurate. I just put the rear fender dotted line for those wheels because they are more commonly used in the rear.

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