Max tire size on BBS vert Rims??
Max tire size on BBS vert Rims??
02-03-02, 05:20 PM
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Probably 225's, but go to www.tirerack.com and take the links to the manufacturers info to be sure.
02-04-02, 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by jd_mcse
Cool thanks, I might try 235 60's to see how they look, if not I'll slap on 225 50's.
Cool thanks, I might try 235 60's to see how they look, if not I'll slap on 225 50's.
02-04-02, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by jd_mcse
These will only be for the rear. But if they do seem to tall then the 225 50's is it. Just trying to fit as much tire as I can for traction
These will only be for the rear. But if they do seem to tall then the 225 50's is it. Just trying to fit as much tire as I can for traction
You should stick with a 225/50 or 215 unless you plan on going to a 7 inch rim or wider.
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I run Yokohama AVS dB 225/60/15. I wanted the taller tire, didn't want to go with a 225/50. There aren't any decent 225/55 size tires.
A 235/60/15 WOULD rub without spacers. I can probably slip a business card or maybe a credit card between my spring perches and sidewalls... but not much more. Then DO NOT rub, at all... but they are as close as you could reasonably get and still not rub. Note that the AVS dB and AVS Intermediate are "narrow carcass" tires. Most 225/60 or probably even 225/50 tires would be in danger of serious rubbing issues on the stock BBS rims.
A 235/60/15 WOULD rub without spacers. I can probably slip a business card or maybe a credit card between my spring perches and sidewalls... but not much more. Then DO NOT rub, at all... but they are as close as you could reasonably get and still not rub. Note that the AVS dB and AVS Intermediate are "narrow carcass" tires. Most 225/60 or probably even 225/50 tires would be in danger of serious rubbing issues on the stock BBS rims.
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Originally posted by go_speed_go
The most tread possible doesn't always mean the best traction. As the tire width surpasses the rim width, the shoulder of the tire will not have complete contact with the ground. While a 225/50 will provide more traction, you'll lose some steering response. 235/60 will definately be too tall and too soft a sidewall not to mention the understeer it's going to encourage.
You should stick with a 225/50 or 215 unless you plan on going to a 7 inch rim or wider.
The most tread possible doesn't always mean the best traction. As the tire width surpasses the rim width, the shoulder of the tire will not have complete contact with the ground. While a 225/50 will provide more traction, you'll lose some steering response. 235/60 will definately be too tall and too soft a sidewall not to mention the understeer it's going to encourage.
You should stick with a 225/50 or 215 unless you plan on going to a 7 inch rim or wider.
Brad
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