What size tire will fit on a 8 inch wide rim?
What size tire will fit on a 8 inch wide 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 |
How many inches can you stretch a tire?
It is a modification of the wheels by widening them a few inches. The ideal stretch is from one to three inches. The stretch technique will allow a wider wheel to be fitted that does not rub the fender. They will rest perfectly on the lip of the wheel.
What is considered a stretched tire?
A stretched tire refers to a tire that has a smaller width than the wheel it’s being mounted on. Typically ranging from 1-3 inches in difference. This results in the sidewall stretching to the edge of the wheel giving a very unique show-style look.
Are stretched Tyres legal?
Regulations say that “a tyre should not be used on a road if it’s not maintained in such condition as to be fit for the use to which the vehicle is being put”. The DVSA say this means tyres must be fitted on suitable wheels with suitable valves, giving technicians a reason to fail stretched tyres.
Will 255 tires fit 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 .
Will 285 rims fit 8 inch rims?
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.
Is it bad to stretch your tires?
Technically speaking, running a stretched tire is more dangerous than a normal tire setup since the sidewall now has less weight that it’s able to hold. This can result in de-beading or tearing of the sidewall which is never a good time. However, the amount of danger varies based on how much stretch you’re going with.
Is TYRE stretching Safe?
Do stretched tyres fail MOT?
Stretched tyres You can’t fail a tyre because it’s stretched. You need to take care to check their condition, especially for sidewall damage.
