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Old 01-18-2007, 12:43 AM
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275 look fine on a 8 inch rim.
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:44 AM
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275/40s will go on no problems.. i had them test fitted on mine... and there was no rubbing at all
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:44 AM
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275 look fine on a 8 inch rim.
But will it handle ****ty?
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:45 AM
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NOPE it will be fine
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Old 01-18-2007, 03:24 PM
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275max will work, some places might not do it, you will probably have some side wall flex but overall you will be fine. You looking to go wider for a d/r for track or what ?
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Old 01-18-2007, 03:44 PM
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245 up front and 275 in back if you like a lot of overhanging rubber.
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Old 01-18-2007, 03:53 PM
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Default RE: Best tire size for 8 inch rim?

275 on an 8" is acceptable, though, WILL look stretched and may impact handling... 315 on a 9"...? No way. I've got a 295 on a 10" wheel and it's perfectly aligned, I wouldn't go wider than 305... 315 on 10" is even a stretch.

Stock wheels are 8", stock tires are 245, so that is safe. You could do 255/265 without it being too horrible, though I personally wouldn't go that high.
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Old 01-18-2007, 04:00 PM
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I have a 9 inch rim up front and please take it from me, don't go too big because every dip in the road your car will pull towards it.
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Old 01-18-2007, 04:36 PM
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I wanted wider for looks, but I do not want to sacrifice handling at all. I will go 245 probably.
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Old 01-18-2007, 04:46 PM
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i have 275s on the back and the are awsome! i would stick to a 245 up front.
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