It is possible, but the sizing is not recommended. What could be the potential problems of this setup ? 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.
What tires fit a 18×8 rim?
For the 18×8, you can either use 225/40 or 235/40. Both are perferctly nice fitment in terms of sidewall shape. In fact, if you are going for a tyre brand that has round sidewalls, you may prefer the looks of the wider tyre. I prefer 235/40 because they fill the guards slightly better.
Will a 255 tire fit an 8.5 rim?
Generally speaking a 255mm section width tire will fit on an 8.5″ rim, it is the widest tire able to be mounted on a 8.5″ rim.
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.
Will a 255 35 fit an 8 inch rim? – Related Questions
What size tires fit on 8 inch wide wheels?
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 255 fit on a 8j?
yes. They will fit but are a bit wide.
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.
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.
What happens if you put the wrong size tire on a rim?
Suspension damage and a potentially severe influence on vehicle drivability can result. Electrical lines and components: These are generally kept well out of reach of spinning tires, but depending upon the aggressiveness of the aftermarket tire fitment they could be reached.
What size tire is a 225 in inches?
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.
What does the R mean in tire size?
Radial tires are the most common tires on the road in the United States today; thus “R” will usually be shown in the tire size designation. Radial construction means the tire’s internal ply cords are oriented in a radial direction, from one bead over to the other, essentially perpendicular to the direction of rotation.
What is a 255 tire equal to?
255 (Tire Width): The tire width is 255 millimeters from sidewall to sidewall (just over ten inches). 45 (Aspect Ratio): The tire’s sidewall is 45% of the tire’s width, which means the sidewall is about 114 millimeters or just over 4 inches.
What tire width for 8.5 wide wheel?
An 8.5″ wheel is 215 mm wide. So a 235 is plenty wide for that size.
What size tires can I put on an 18 rim?
Tire Sizes by Wheel Diameter
| 18″ Options |
| 215/50-18 |
255/40-18 |
35X12.5-18 |
| 215/55-18 |
255/45-18 |
37X12.5-18 |
| 225/35-18 |
255/50-18 |
37X13.5-18 |
| 225/40-18 |
255/55-18 |
38X15.5-18 |
What tire size to run on 18×8 5?
A 245/35r18 would work. Ideal size is probably a 235 but you should be fine to run a 245.
Does rim width need to be exact?
For your safety, and for the optimal ride, your rim width and tire size must be compatible. Why? Because the rim width has a direct impact on your tire’s contact patch, which changes how the tire interacts with the road and how your vehicle handles.
How much difference in wheel size is acceptable?
As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires’ diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner’s manual recommends.
Will a 245 fit on an 8 inch rim?
245s on 8″ is a tad bit stuffed, but definitely achievable and obviously you’d want to run a 40 series tire.