What Width Tires Will Fit 8 Inch Rim?

Equivalency table

How thick of a tire can go on a 8.5 inch rim?

5. 255 is the max width recommended (by any tire manufacturer I’ve seen) for an 8.5″ rim.

How wide of a tire can I put on a 15×8 rim?

Either way, a 15×8 rim should be able to fit a 295 tire at the very maximum, but only if the car itself can fit it.

Will a 10.5 inch wide tire fit on a 8 inch wide rim?

Likely not, no. However, all tire sizes have a rim width mounting range of generally 1 to 2 inches.

Will a 285 tire fit a 8 inch rim?

285/75/16 or 33” tires can fit on a 16×8 wheel. They fit perfectly fine even though the contact area won’t be 100% flat at useable street pressure. Many “wheelers” believe that a 16×8 rim is the perfect size wheel for 285/75-16’s.

Will 245 tires fit 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.

Can you put a 275 tire on a 8.5 inch rim?

Check the tire itself. If you look online, sites like tirerack will have recommended wheel widths for a given tire size. Unless you like bulging sidewalls and want to make your tire tech’s life pure Hell, a 275 on an 8.5″ wheel is right out. There are some tires out there whose sidewalls wouldn’t even allow it.

Does tire width need to match rim width?

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.

Can a tire be too wide for a wheel?

Changing the tire section width
And it’s not uncommon that original equipment wheels can accommodate a wider tire size than stock. However, fitment of a tire that’s too wide can result in contact with various vehicle components, and vehicle damage ranging from minor to significant is possible.

What happens when a tire is too wide for the rim?

The ratio between the section width and the rim width is pretty important. If the rim width is too narrow, you pinch the tire in and cause it to balloon more in cross-section. If the rim width is too wide, you run the risk of the tire ripping away at high speed.

Can you put a 10 inch wide tire on a 8 inch ATV rim?

You could install 10 inch wide tires all the way around if you want. Your rims do not have to be different widths just because your tires may be different widths from front to rear. Another thing to think about to help you understand this is that your tires must be wider than the rims for them to seat properly.

Do wider rims make tires wider?

Putting the same tire on a wider rim means the tire keeps the same diameter but gets a bigger width.

Does rim width make tire wider?

The accepted industry’s rule of thumb to quantify this change is, for every half inch change in rim width, the tire’s section width will change by approximately 2/10″. For example, a 205/60R15’s measured rim width is 6.0″.
What Is The Rim Width Range For A Tire?

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.

Whats bigger 285 or 33?

285 tires refer to the width in millimeters while 33-inch tires allude to diameter. In other words, they have similar sizes. The measurement systems are quite distinct, so many of us might confuse. 285 indicate 285/75/16, which is the metric size for 33 inches.

Which tire is taller 33 or 285?

YES, 285 wide tires are the same as 33” tires although 285 is the tread width in millimeters and 33″ is the tire diameter. 285/75/16 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for 33’s.

How much wider is a 265 vs 245 tire?

One of the most notable differences between 245 and 265 tires is their width. As their name suggests, 245 tires are 10.43 inches wide, while 265 tires are 9.65 inches wide. That may not seem like a big difference, but it can actually have a pretty significant impact on your car’s performance.

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.

Can I use 245 instead 265?

Yes you can replace 265 with the 245 size tire. Since this tire size is optional and for the truck, you will have no problems with it. And your fuel economy may suffer a little due to the very weight of the tires and the best gripping power.

What’s the difference between 275 and 245?

275 size means the tires are 275 millimeters wide while 245 tires are 245 millimeters wide. That is a 30mm difference from sidewall to sidewall between these two sizes.

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.