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225 or 205/50/16 on a 16 x 9 rim?

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Old 10-03-2008, 03:14 PM
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Default 225 or 205/50/16 on a 16 x 9 rim?

will that work? how much stretch am i looking at? Thank you
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Old 10-03-2008, 03:16 PM
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When I bought some 16x8 cobra R's, they told me that my 225/55/16's will fit on no bigger than an 8" wide rim... so most likely a 9" rim is a no-no. Therefore, if you are still looking to buy some rims.. I'd go for some bigger rims and just get new tires.. or go for some 16x8 rims and keep the tires you have.
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Old 10-03-2008, 04:18 PM
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I fit my 275/60/15 on an 8" rim.
225 is way too small for a 9" rim.
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too small a 225 may fit but it may not seat and a 205 gauranteed won't
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245's in front and 325's in rear
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Old 10-04-2008, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jzandy
245's in front and 325's in rear
im going drifting not drag racing. Plus im on a budget and the wider you go the more expensive. You want to have a mild stretch for a drift tire to minimize sidewall roll and flex

thank you all for your inputs! saved me from buying a midget tire haha
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