would they rub? I know the abs might get wacky, but need to know if I can use this setup. thanks

 

There are guys running 295s on stock wheels without a problem. Why do you think your ABS would get wacky?

 

295 wow that big i thought my 265-40 were big enough but mine jsut almost rub i can just stick my finger between the wheel and fender there is about half inch clearance

 

265 35 is a much shorter tire, so I shouuld clear fender. it won't rub on sway bar right?

 

Just to be clear...are we talking street tires or r-comps here?

 

Pics? I didn't know you could go wider than a 245 on stock wheels.

 

295's??? wholly batman i wanna see that!!!!!

 

Search

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ht=295+hoosier

 

Can you do the 265/35/18 without spacer on a bone stock vehicle? I don't want to pay $50 to put on the tires and find out they rub. Thanks (I know the autoxer love spacers)

 

Damn thanks man!

 

Yes. I have run a 265-35-18 BFG R1 on 18X8s with no spacer, and no problems.

 

Thanks!

 

I am sorry, one last question. Did you try to take the 265/35/18 setup to the track? Any issue with the ABS flipping out due to the tires being smaller?

Thanks

 

Unless you are putting down 300whp... you don't need it and will be worse in terms of performance. Go with 245's :O
You'll be much happier. Anyway, max for the rx8 rim is 255, you can't go past that unless you get a welding shop to extend the rim.

 

Tire size does not matter.... The car/ABS just thinks you are going faster than you really are.

 

So does anyone have pics of 265+ on stock wheels?

 

Not true, like ULLLOSE said there are people running 295 race tires on the stock size wheels. You can pinch a bigger tire onto a narrow wheel you just wont have as much of the tire on the ground as you would on a wider wheel.

Can you put a 265 on the stock wheel? yes
Would I do it on my car? no

You would be better off running 245's on the stock wheel (assuming you are talking about street tires.)

 

254's?

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume he meant 245's

 

fixed lol thanks

 

I know, I was just being a smart ***.

 

Haha, I probably would've picked up on that if I wasn't so tired. Maybe I should get some sleep...

 

I have 4 265/35/18 left over from my Corvette, I will use them on my race wheels. 245/40/18 on my street rims/tires.

I kind of need something to drive as I popped one of my OEM tire and I am not allow to buy new tires until I sell all the Corvette stuff and snow tires!

Yes you can fit 265 on an 8" wheels. I am only doing that as a test since I already have those tires available.

 

So the 265's are for the track? You would be better off selling those tires on a vette forum or craigslist and getting a set of r-comp 245/40/18 tires, like the ones I have for sale, https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-my-track-wheels-tires-enkei-gtc01-18x8-5-nitto-nt-01-tires-245-40-18-a-179497/

Not only will they be a better fit for the wheel but they will be lighter and a 245 r-comp should have more grip then a 265 street tire.

 

They are R comps, they were used on a 8.5" wheel with no problem