want to buy these ruff 18'' (series 280) wheels for my 7 and was wondering to save money if my 225 series tires will fit? the front wheel is 8'' wide and the rear rim which is 9'' wide?

thanks,
-Dustin

 

A 225 will fit the 8" no problem, it should be pretty much flush. My friend has 235's on his 9inch wheels and those are damn near flush, maybey a slight bit on the narrow side

225 series on 8inch =
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225 series on 9inch =
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i think the perfect fit for an 8" rim is 245. i have 225's on my 8" rims right now, its slightly narrow compared to the rim, but still a good fitment.

 

Yeah, but good luck trying to get a 245 to fit under the front fender without issues.

 

so the 225 series tire will fit on a 9'' rim? Does anyone have this set-up??

thanks,
-Dustin

 

I have 225 tires on my 16"x7" rims.

I would go bigger if I were you, probably 245.

Check the wheels/tires section.

 

225's fill fit absolutely fine on 8's and 9's. on the 9's it will be a little bit stretched but it doesnt matter because it cant hurt anything at all.
and since im assuming you already have the 225s, dont go out buying new tires. a lot of people here like to run bigger sizes on the back, but i prefer the same size all around to keep it balanced.

 

Yes, it is possible to put 225's on a 9inch rim. Not all shops will do it however. I know Sears won't. (at least not the one I work at)

It will look something in the neighborhood of...http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/albums//Events/Enthusiast/Waterfest/2005/A4%20Golf-Jetta-GTI/021.jpg
It will not be THAT stretched, that's just to give you a rough idea.

 

hell yea!, thanks theslacker........just the answer I was expecting.

by the way, what do you guys think...............I have cheap-o nankangs(but they are a good tire by the way) & falcon ziex z rated......................which ones in front/back?

-Dustin

 

I'd throw whatever has the most tread on the rear. If tread is about equal, I'd put whatever tire had a better treadwear rating on the rear.

 

cool thanx

 

Ive got 17x8 fronts and 17x9 rears, both have 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sports on em, a bit stretched in the back but its do'able.




These are the two 9" rear wheels, you can kinda see how much the lip sticks out of the tire since its stretched (Don't hit any curbs :p)

 

put the better tires in the front!

 

metal... you just answered my question i had for like 2 weeks.... i think ill go 215 up front though

 

personaly i like it jdm style, stretch your tires

 

i run falken ziex 512's in the front of my car. and i only run 205 on a 16x8. na power = burning 205's and i dont want bigger tires in the front because that would oversteer too much. so i have 205's all around. theyre great tires, with good grip, so in 225s they should be even better. throw em on the front

 

allright, I will keep my stock tires(225/40/18 Nankang fronts, & 225/40/18 Falcon rears) thanks guys. Keep the thread going though.........post some more wheel pics!


later,
-Dustin