YAY or NAY: 225's on 8 inch rim?

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AxlsDemocracy

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Right now, I am running stock 16 x 7 1/2 wide rims, with basically new (2 month old) stock size 225 tires. I came into some 16 x 8 inch wide rims, and do not want to buy new tires just yet. What is everyone's opinion on this? Should i just go ahead and mount my tires on the new rims, or step up in size, to maybe a 245.

I know the 225's will fit, I'm just concerned about how it would look and fill out the rim.

Traction isnt really an issue with me, as I do not race the car, but money is...

 

Bone Racing

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get the 245's for safety

 

stallion98gt

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245

 

asthmaticZeater

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255

225 is way too skinny IMO on the 16 x 7.5s. dont look right at all. itd be even worse on a 8" rim. i say save for some new tires. maybe sell your tires now since theyre so new and put that money towards new ones.

i run 255s rear, 245s front on mine.

id definately wait though.

 

kirkyg

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I've got 245's on my 17x8 chrome cobra r's. They look sweet and they handle great. I wouldn't go anywider than 245 or you'll most likely get some place on the twists as your tires will have some flex to them.

kirkyg