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May 7, 2008 | 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy_E1

I have 265/35-18's on 18X8.5 and a 38mm off set ALL the way around.
NO PROBLEM!

you dont mention the tire, but it is doable.

people scoffed at my 245 40 18 on 7.5" wheels.. curb rash does not happen.. bonus.

beers

May 7, 2008 | 08:28 AM

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What would be the widest I could go on a 8.5 wheel then, 255? That seems odd. if we can fit a 245 on our 8 inch wheel (stock) why can't we fit a 265 on an 8.5 inch wheel?

Bob

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Originally Posted by dannobre

Not properly.....It's been known to be done by Autocrossers...I think some have stuffed 285 Hoosiers on the stock 8" rims

May 8, 2008 | 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by midlifer

What would be the widest I could go on a 8.5 wheel then, 255? That seems odd. if we can fit a 245 on our 8 inch wheel (stock) why can't we fit a 265 on an 8.5 inch wheel?

Bob

you might be able to. depends on the tire, the sidewall and the talent of the installer.. but sometimes it is not the thing to do..

lots of autoxers stuff 275s on a 8 inch rim, but that has nothing to do with the street..

beers