Is a 225-45-18 tire safe for a 18-8.5 wide wheel?
Re: Is a 225-45-18 tire safe for a 18-8.5 wide wheel?
Originally posted by russ
Want the extra sidewall compared to a 40 series tire will the 225-45-18 work on that size wheel?
Want the extra sidewall compared to a 40 series tire will the 225-45-18 work on that size wheel?
Originally posted by MAXRAY
i would also go w/ 245/40/18. it would give side wall of 9.8 cm.
225/45/18 gives 10.1 cm of sidewall...only 3mm more!!! not worth it. plus, 245/40/18 will fit a 8.5" width rim better!
i would also go w/ 245/40/18. it would give side wall of 9.8 cm.
225/45/18 gives 10.1 cm of sidewall...only 3mm more!!! not worth it. plus, 245/40/18 will fit a 8.5" width rim better!
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Originally posted by irvine78
225/45/18 will give you 3mm more if it weren't on a 8.5inch wide rim..if it were on that wide of a rim, it would stretch and crown..less sidewall..
225/45/18 will give you 3mm more if it weren't on a 8.5inch wide rim..if it were on that wide of a rim, it would stretch and crown..less sidewall..
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MAXRAY
that's true. so basically, russ, don't do it. go for 245/40/18. [/QUOTE My wheels have a 34 offset so will the 245-40-18 tires rub with the stock suspension.Thanx for all the info guyz!
that's true. so basically, russ, don't do it. go for 245/40/18. [/QUOTE My wheels have a 34 offset so will the 245-40-18 tires rub with the stock suspension.Thanx for all the info guyz!
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