So what tire size fits well into an 8-inch wheel? The best tire width for 8-inch rim is 235, but you can go lower or higher. Typically, an 8-inch wheel fits into tires ranging between 215 and 245.
Will a 275 tire fit 8 inch rims?
IE if a 275/35/18 is approved on wheel widths from 9-11″, then you can get a 275 to fit on an 8.5 and 11.5 with sum persuasion. an 8″ is pushing it, and most likely will not fit, or have chances of blowing off. You wouldn’t be able to get it to air up, so that’s a no.
What size tires will fit on a 15 inch rim?
Tire Sizes by Wheel Diameter
| 15″ Options |
| 115/70-15 |
185/65-15 |
215/70-15 |
| 125/70-15 |
185/70-15 |
215/75-15 |
| 125/80-15 |
195/45-15 |
225/45-15 |
| 145/65-15 |
195/50-15 |
225/50-15 |
Can you put a 225 tire on a 8 inch rim?
To actually answer your question, yes, 225s will fit on an 8″ wide rim but that isn’t the ideal size.
What width of tire can you put on an 8 inch rim? – Related Questions
Can you put 255 on 8 inch rims?
a 255 tire is suppose to fit a rim that is 8.5 to 10 inches wide. BUT countless amounts of people run a 255 on a 8inch rim and its fine. Stock Lancer evolution 8/9 rims are 17×8 and many of these guys track their cars on the stock 8 inch rim with a 255/40/17.
Can you fit 235 on 8 inch rim?
I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either the 225 or 235. They are both good sizes for an 8 inch wheel.
What size rim do I need for a 225 tire?
A 225 millimeter section width tire, for example, can be fitted to an 8″ or 8.5″ wide wheel.
What is the narrowest tire that can fit on an 8 inch rim?
Thanks for your time. Expert Reply: The smallest diameter tire that fits an 8″ rim is the size you have, 4.80/4.00-8, such as the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10002 and # AM10004, which are 16.1″ when inflated.
Can you put a different size tire on a different size rim?
Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.
Can you mount 225 on 8.5 rim?
225 on an 8.5 inch wide wheel is unsafe and not recommended. 235 is the minimum. Your tire manufacturer’s website, as well as tirerack.com, will list approved rims widths for each tire. 225 on an 8.5 inch wide wheel is unsafe and not recommended.
Can I put 285 tires on 8.5 rims?
285s are too wide to properly fit on a 8.5 inch rim. For example: I run 275’s on a 10″ rim. The widest tire that is recommended on a 8.5″ wheel is a 255. For a 285, you need at least a 9.5″ wide wheel.
Does rim size affect comfort?
Does Ride Quality Change with Wheel Size? Yes, ride quality varies significantly with wheel size. Noise level and handling are also majorly affected by wheel size.
Will a 235 tire fit on a 8.5 rim?
Thanks. You can, the 95 ltws were 7.5 front and 8.5 rear and they ran 235/40/17s all around. It’s just streched a bit thin is all.
What size rim do I need for 235 75R15?
A 235/75R15 size tire will mount to a 15 inch wheel that features a width range of 6 to 8.50 inches. With this in mind, the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20545 that you referenced should work nicely with your off-road tires, as it features a 15 inch diameter and 6 inch width.
What is a 235 tire equal to?
15-inch Wheel Conversion Chart
| Metric |
Standard |
| 225/75/15 |
28.3″x 8.9″ |
| 235/75/15 |
29.0″x 9.3″ |
| 245/75/15 |
29.5″x 9.6″ |
| 255/75/15 |
30.0″x 10.0″ |
Will a 245 fit on a 8.5 rim?
245/40 on an 8.5 fits perfectly.
Will a 275 fit on a 8.5 rim?
A 275 is way too wide for an 8.5″ wheel. Like Natedog said, a 255 is the widest thats recommended for an 8.5.
How thick of a tire can go on a 8.5 inch rim?
255 is the max width recommended (by any tire manufacturer I’ve seen) for an 8.5″ rim. May depend on the tire but the tirerack web site gives spec, including rim with range, for each tire. An example is the Pilot Super Sport lists the widest tire for a 8.5 inch wide rim as 255.