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SphyNxXx
03-29-2007, 01:12 PM
Does anybody know if a tire with a width of 225 would fit on a 8.5 inch wide wheel safely? I know the width of my current wheel is 7.5 and Ive been looking around for some new wheels, but I want to reuse my existing tires.
Scothew
03-29-2007, 01:22 PM
might be stretching it a bit thin. Stock sn95 mustangs come with 17x8 and 245/45 tires.. and they seem about even sidewall wise. Thats just my un-educated personal opinion.
SphyNxXx
03-29-2007, 01:29 PM
Im honestly not even sure if they make the wheels in my bolt pattern...I sent a message via their website to find out but here at the wheels in question and they aren't that expensive from what Ive seen:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/IslandZavage/DSC00996.jpg
Matt2105
03-29-2007, 02:06 PM
Technically 225 millimeters is 8.85 inches so you should be fine.
TheJeanyus
03-29-2007, 02:11 PM
I think it'll work, but it might look a little funny because I bet the sidewall is going to angle inward.
SphyNxXx
03-29-2007, 05:39 PM
Im still waiting for an email from one of their reps to see if they do make them in my bolt pattern. There are a couple other sets that Im interested in that I know will fit because they are either the factory size or within 1/2 inch of factory.

One:
http://www.1010tires.com/images/wheels/konig_heatsink_blk_lg.jpg

The other is a typical BBS style mesh wheel
TheJeanyus
03-29-2007, 06:48 PM
Im still waiting for an email from one of their reps to see if they do make them in my bolt pattern. There are a couple other sets that Im interested in that I know will fit because they are either the factory size or within 1/2 inch of factory.

One:
http://www.1010tires.com/images/wheels/konig_heatsink_blk_lg.jpg

The other is a typical BBS style mesh wheel
That looks better than the 1st one you posted IMO. :yup:
QWKSNKE
03-29-2007, 07:18 PM
No. a 225 would look like a$$ on a 8.5" wheel.

Remember the measurement is NOT taken from lip to lip. It is where the tire bead mounts on both sides
SphyNxXx
03-29-2007, 07:43 PM
That looks better than the 1st one you posted IMO. :yup:

That one reminds me a lot of the FR500s on the Mustang. I know they make that one in my size but the offset is just a tad off from the factory, but it should still work from what I was told. Those are only $160/wheel too.