Tire Saavy People

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:

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:

The other is a typical BBS style mesh wheel

TheJeanyus · 03-29-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SphyNxXx

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:

The other is a typical BBS style mesh wheel

That looks better than the 1st one you posted IMO.

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

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

That looks better than the 1st one you posted IMO.

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.

03-29-2007, 01:12 PM	#1
SphyNxXx Resident GM Troll Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 2,229	Tire Saavy People 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. __________________ 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T - Bathurst Black Pearl 2007 Ford Fusion SEL (wife's)

03-29-2007, 01:22 PM	#2
Scothew Censored Jihad Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 4,108	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. __________________ Theres only one way to get to Carnegie Hall..... .... Practice.

03-29-2007, 01:29 PM	#3
SphyNxXx Resident GM Troll Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 2,229	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: __________________ 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T - Bathurst Black Pearl 2007 Ford Fusion SEL (wife's)

03-29-2007, 02:11 PM	#5
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I think it'll work, but it might look a little funny because I bet the sidewall is going to angle inward. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

03-29-2007, 05:39 PM	#6
SphyNxXx Resident GM Troll Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 2,229	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: The other is a typical BBS style mesh wheel __________________ 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T - Bathurst Black Pearl 2007 Ford Fusion SEL (wife's)

03-29-2007, 02:06 PM	#4
Matt2105 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 584	Technically 225 millimeters is 8.85 inches so you should be fine.

03-29-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	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