REDFIRE 05 GT New Member Nov 18, 2004 283 0 0 Junction City KS May 14, 2006 #1 May 14, 2006 #1 What is the widest tire I can run on a 8.5 inch rim?
bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is May 1, 2005 3,015 1 79 7200 feet May 14, 2006 #2 May 14, 2006 #2 when you find the tire you want to use, look at the recommended rim widths.... i would think a 275, but many people swear by 275 for 8 inch rims
when you find the tire you want to use, look at the recommended rim widths.... i would think a 275, but many people swear by 275 for 8 inch rims
Infinity Founding Member Apr 7, 2002 956 0 0 Charlestown, IN May 14, 2006 #3 May 14, 2006 #3 255 is the widest recommended by all manuf.'s I looked at.
anthony05gt Active Member Mar 18, 2006 1,262 1 37 Maryland May 15, 2006 #4 May 15, 2006 #4 That's about right. If you put a 275 on an 8.5" wheel, it will probably be fine, but it's not recommended. It's borderline territory.
That's about right. If you put a 275 on an 8.5" wheel, it will probably be fine, but it's not recommended. It's borderline territory.
2003gt Member Apr 27, 2003 290 0 16 Brandon, MS May 17, 2006 #5 May 17, 2006 #5 i have a 275 tire on my stock rims...for the autox track and it sticks out abunch, but no rubbing.......not good for daily driving i'm sure.....
i have a 275 tire on my stock rims...for the autox track and it sticks out abunch, but no rubbing.......not good for daily driving i'm sure.....
Mustang5L5 That is…until I whipped out my Bissell Mod Dude Feb 18, 2001 43,330 18,056 224 Massachusetts May 19, 2006 #6 May 19, 2006 #6 A lot of guys run 275/40/17's on their stock 17x8 wheels on the 99-04 cars. It bulges a bit, but can be done. I personally wouldn't do it on an 8" wide wheel, but 8.5" i'd feel better
A lot of guys run 275/40/17's on their stock 17x8 wheels on the 99-04 cars. It bulges a bit, but can be done. I personally wouldn't do it on an 8" wide wheel, but 8.5" i'd feel better