Anybody know what's the widest tire you can put on an 8 1/2" Rim?
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Anybody know what's the widest tire you can put on an 8 1/2" Rim?
I picked up a set of v.1 18" 350z Track Edition Wheels. 8" +33 offset front, 8 1/2" 30 offset rear.
I know these come mounted with 225 front and 245 rear, and I have run 255's on 8" coupe wheels no probs.
I have a chance to pick up a set of good used Hoosier race tires, 285/30/18 and 225/40/18 really really cheap.
Question one becomes: Will the 285/30/18 fit on an 8 1/2" rim.
I [B]think[\B] the answer is, it's a bit too big but probably won't create a big problem.
Question two becomes: With this offset, will the 11" wide 285 tire rub the outer wheel well.
I [B]think[\B] the answer is: No it's going to rub.
Anybody know?
I know these come mounted with 225 front and 245 rear, and I have run 255's on 8" coupe wheels no probs.
I have a chance to pick up a set of good used Hoosier race tires, 285/30/18 and 225/40/18 really really cheap.
Question one becomes: Will the 285/30/18 fit on an 8 1/2" rim.
I [B]think[\B] the answer is, it's a bit too big but probably won't create a big problem.
Question two becomes: With this offset, will the 11" wide 285 tire rub the outer wheel well.
I [B]think[\B] the answer is: No it's going to rub.
Anybody know?
Last edited by Sagemark; 05-16-2008 at 04:20 PM. Reason: oops
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#3
Most tire manufacturers will list the approved rim width for their tires, so it all depends. I'd guess that you will probably be limited to 265 and a big fat maybe 275.
Try messing around with this:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
And see what it comes up with for tire widths.
Try messing around with this:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
And see what it comes up with for tire widths.
#4
You guys are confirming what I'm already thinking. 40 bucks for a set of half worn 285/30/18 and 225/40/18 Hoosiers though. I think they're R6, as they came off a formula type car. I'm going to go buy them. I can always sell or even throw away the 285's and use the 225's in front.
Anybody want to trade me 265's for my 285's???
Anybody want to trade me 265's for my 285's???
#6
Originally Posted by redlude97
225's are pretty narrow for the front, especially combined with the 285 rears, doesn't sound like a very good deal to me
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