To actually answer your question, yes, 225s will fit on an 8″ wide rim but that isn’t the ideal size.
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.
How big of a tire can I fit on a 8 inch rim?
Equivalency table
| Rim width |
Minimum tire width |
Ideal tire width |
| 7,0 Inches |
195 mm |
205 or 215 mm |
| 7,5 Inches |
205 mm |
215 or 225 mm |
| 8,0 Inches |
215 mm |
225 or 235 mm |
| 8,5 Inches |
225 mm |
235 or 245 mm |
Will a 215 fit on an 8 inch rim?
Most 215/40-17 tires have an approved range of rim widths of 7.0-8.5 inches. A 17×8 rim is in that range – heck, it’s even in the middle of the range! Just do it, no worries there.
Will 225 tires fit 8 inch rims? – Related Questions
What’s the widest tire on 8 inch wheel?
The widest tire on 8-inch rim is 245, with the 235 as the best fit. However, there is a tire range recommended, usually between 215 and 345. The reason for this range is the fact that some tire manufacturers run smaller or wider tires. A Goodyear 245 may be bigger than Bridgestone 245.
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.
What size rim does a 215 tire fit?
A 215/75-14 tire fits on a 5-1/2, 6, 6-1/2 or a 7 inch rim.
Can I use a 215 tire instead of 225?
Can 215 tires replace 225? Yes, you can. But only if the rims on your car can accommodate tires that are 10-20 millimeters wider. Bear in mind that wider wheels require more fuel due to their increased rolling resistance.
How many inches wide is a 215?
The first number, 215, is the width of the tire between the widest points of its inner and outer sidewalls. This is expressed in millimeters. So your tire is 215 millimeters wide, or 8.471 inches wide.
Can I use 215 instead 205?
Physically they should fit on the rim and tire without issue. The difference is going to be the rolling distance is a bit shorter for the new (to you) tires. 215 to 205 is 1cm difference in width.
How much wider is a 225 than a 205 tire?
The difference in width between a 225mm and 205mm tire is 20mm, or about 3/4-inch.
How much taller is a 225 tire than a 205?
The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4 inches tall. The 225 has higher capacities available for it as well. Generally people go to the bigger size when they need more capacity than what the 205 offers.
Can I put 225 tires on 205 rims?
Yes you can put the 225 it only makes for a wider tires. Though the space created for the tire place might not be comfortable for the wider ones.
How many inches wide is a 225 tire?
The section width can be converted to inches by dividing the width in millimeters by 25.4 like so: (225 millimeters) / (25.4 mm/in) = 8.86 inches.
Will 225 tires fit on a 7 inch rim?
I run 225 tires on 7″ Cup 2 wheels. It is no problem at all. No, it’s not “just barely”. It’s perfectly fine.
How wide is 225 on a tire?
The number “225” stands for the width of the tire in millimeters – so in this case the tire is 22.5 cm wide. The “45” that follows is the aspect ratio – the height of the tire sidewall as a percentage of its width. In our case that means 10.1 cm.
Will a 255 fit on an 8 inch rim?
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.
What is the difference between P225 and 225 tires?
Euro-metric and P-metric tires in the same size (i.e. P225/60R16 & 225/60R16) are equivalent in their dimensions with just slight differences in their load capacity calculations and inflation pressure tables.