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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Just waindering how wide of a tire can fit on a rim that's 8.5" wide. If you have pics please post up also. Thanks!
 

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Posted by snakebit95 (Member # 8871) on :
 
It depends on the tire. I know BFG has a chart on their web site that lists min & max tire size for specific rims size.

Here you go.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/assets/pdf/gforce_ta_kdw.pdf

[ June 11, 2010, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: snakebit95 ]
 

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Posted by CobraTerritory (Member # 6476) on :
 
i had 265-35-18 BFG KD's on my 18X8.5 BBS RK Plasma. Little bubble but i wouldn't go any bigger. 275/285 NO WAY!

I just replaced the tires to 245-40-18 BFG KDW. Perfect fit. no bubble at all.
 

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Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
I have the same wheels. I have Pirelli 255/40/18 in the front. I think a 245 would work well also.
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
ive seen ppl squeeze 315s on their 9s so why not? LOL

id go with anything from a 245 to 265 depending on what aspect ratio works for your setup. ideally, id throw on a 255 on it.
 

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Posted by sik4.6 (Member # 7680) on :
 
295 for an 8 inch rim so matbe a 305 for an 8.5
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by venomous99:
ive seen ppl squeeze 315s on their 9s so why not? LOL

id go with anything from a 245 to 265 depending on what aspect ratio works for your setup. ideally, id throw on a 255 on it.

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Damn 315 on a 9" forreal?!?! I'd like to see that!

Anyone have any pics of something like a 275 or higher on a 8.5" wide rim?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
245-40-18 is the widest I'd put on it.

But this is cafords, the possibilities are endless. Remember, it does not have to be safe or make sense.

I say be the first to do a 345-30-18 on your 18x8.5's.

Best of luck!
 

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Posted by snakebit95 (Member # 8871) on :
 

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Originally posted by sik4.6:
295 for an 8 inch rim so matbe a 305 for an 8.5

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
245-40-18 is the widest I'd put on it.

But this is cafords, the possibilities are endless. Remember, it does not have to be safe or make sense.

I say be the first to do a 345-30-18 on your 18x8.5's.

Best of luck!

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