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Recommeded tire width
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:59 am
by Smokin' Rubber
Ok so just out of curiousity what would be the recommended tire width for 8.5" and 9.5" wide rims?
Re: Recommeded tire width (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:47 am
by MadBill
Typically, around a 245 for 8.5"; 275 for 9.5", but there is usually ~ +/- 0.75" tolerance. (my 275s are on 10") Sites like The Tire Rack have complete specs, including recommended rim widths)
Re: Recommeded tire width (MadBill)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:57 am
by Smokin' Rubber
ok then heres my questions would 245's rub against the front wheel well?Tirerack said that 235's would fit on 8.5" and 265 for 9.5" supposedly
Re: Recommeded tire width (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:15 am
by MadBill
Well, my 275s have never rubbed at the front (occassional light scuffs on big bumps with full loads at the rear) with about a 1" drop, so I think 245s would be OK even with a 2" + drop, but for sure 235s work; several members are using them. (a 245/40 x 17" is nearly dead-on the stock diameter)
Re: Recommeded tire width (MadBill)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:05 pm
by Smokin' Rubber
Can 5 x 114 fit on our cars, I forgot. I was pretty sure though that both 5 x 100 and 5 x 114 fit tho
Re: Recommeded tire width (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:10 pm
by MadBill
No way; only one size per car! 5 x 100 for us.
Re: Recommeded tire width (MadBill)
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:25 pm
by Smokin' Rubber
Hmm ok well nevermind lol