Tire Selection

[boostbaby]

What's the widest tire could fit on an 18*8/8.5 rim lookin at 255/265-35 18
Any suggestionsis this too big or should i use 245

[crazybalhead]

8-8.5 is a fair difference. I find with 245 tyres on an 8.5" rim there is a little tramlining, and I've heard it's worse with 255. I think 255's are the most you should go. 9" and up you can fit 265's.

[boostbaby]

when u say tram lining not good with the terms

[crazybalhead]

when u say tram lining not good with the terms

The tendency for the tyres to follow ruts and imperfections in the road. It gives an unsettling feeling to the steering, on Trinidad's bad roads this is a real issue.

It's worse with some tyres.

[boostbaby]

thanx

[Freelander]

when u say tram lining not good with the terms

The tendency for the tyres to follow ruts and imperfections in the road. It gives an unsettling feeling to the steering, on Trinidad's bad roads this is a real issue.

It's worse with some tyres.

im currently experiancing this reallyy badddd!!!!!!

and i have the OEM V7 sti wheels with the stock RE070s thin tire width is 225

[air wick]

i have 225 in front and 235 at the rear.... i get that unsettling feeling, except when i on smooth roads

[ru$$ell]

i have 225 in front and 235 at the rear.... i get that unsettling feeling, except when i on smooth roads

probably not the best idea

[air wick]

can you plz explain why?

[Freelander]

can you plz explain why?

awd dude

[Ignorant Ignis]

i get that too ... but thats cause i rolling on 195 wide on a 7" rim with 38 offset infront
and 195 - 6" rim 42 offset in the rear

stupid ... i know

[crazybalhead]

But it nice for Dex man!!! Your only problem is yuh actually have to DRIVE to wuk now!

[.:PROZAC:..]

stick to 225 on an 8"

[crazybalhead]

stick to 225 on an 8"

No I would say 235. An evo 7-9 comes with an 8" rim standard and carries a 235 tyre.

[air wick]

can you plz explain why?

awd dude

I see but i tought that once you maintained the same height right around everything will be fine. I maintained the 45 as height, the only difference is the 225 in F and 235 in the R.

Thanks for the info, I'll know better when i change tyres next time

I used this tyre calculator -

http://www.mjmotorfactors.co.uk/tyrecalc.php

the 225/45/17 is 24.97" high and the 235/45/17 is 25.33" high so I'm off by 0.36" but it's not that visible though

[ru$$ell]

can you plz explain why?

awd dude

I see but i tought that once you maintained the same height right around everything will be fine. I maintained the 45 as height, the only difference is the 225 in F and 235 in the R.

Thanks for the info, I'll know better when i change tyres next time

I used this tyre calculator -

http://www.mjmotorfactors.co.uk/tyrecalc.php

the 225/45/17 is 24.97" high and the 235/45/17 is 25.33" high so I'm off by 0.36" but it's not that visible though

not visible till your transfer case starts churning up something fierce,then you'll really be in a pickle

[TriniVdub]

do like me, run 225 on 9" wheels @ the rear, and 215 on 8" in the front


Stretch FTW

[air wick]

things sorted out right now... 225/45 all around