stealth_GT

Is it okay to run such a large tire on the stock GT/CS 18/8.5 stock rim?

I am looking to get bigger tires, not sure if these would be too large or should I go with 275/45/r18s??


stock height in rear, not lowered.

4.10s out back, looking to drop them to 3.90 with new rubber.

rdsx18

No, you would need at least a 9.5" wheel to fit that tire safely. It would probably physically fit on an 8.5" wide wheel, but it would not be ideal and would be unsafe. If you could find 275/45 tires that are sticky then I think they would be a better fit.

Stkjock

too big IMHO

the 275/45/18 would be a good fit IMHO and is approved for a 8.5" rim from some manufactures

sharkbait20

i went with the 255 bridgestones. i thought that anything wider than that would have too much sidewall flex and thus be 1) unsafe and 2) not handle as well. if you dont mind sacraficing handling, then you might be able to get away with the 275's, but if your like me, then i would stick with the 255's until u buy some bigger wheels

stealth_GT

255s should still be better then the 235s I have on there right now...

Stkjock

really depends on the tire compound more than the size


a soft 235 will work better then a hard 255

stealth_GT

dang it.. now I am really confused.

Would Nitto 555 275s/45/r18s be a safe bet??

Stkjock

nitto doesnt make a 275/45/18, they make a 275/40/18

M&H makes a 275/45/18 as a DR - that will hook!!!

stealth_GT

like a 17x9.5 or 17x10 rim? I have been eye balling the deep dish bullitts in that size...

throw some 295/45s on that bad boy lol.

rdsx18

Well 18" wheel if you are getting 295/45/18's but yes. I have 295/45/18's in the back on a 18x10 wheel.