karlp2 Member 81 Member For: 13y 1m 1d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 07/07/15 09:20 AM Posted 07/07/15 09:20 AM Have the factory 19's with 245s that are due to be replaced shortly (rear tyres). Can that rim take a wider tyre, like a 275? Will there be any issues with clearance? What profile height would it be for this?
PTR_NITRO_FG Legacy Donating Member 3,214 Member For: 13y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 07/07/15 09:45 AM Posted 07/07/15 09:45 AM Should be written on your tyre mate.... 245 35 19 I believe is stock.From a road legal perspective I think 245 is the widest you can go on the 8" stock rims.People seem to be able to whack 275s on stock rims BUT only for their drag tyres...hopefully a pro will chime in as to why this is the case? My guess would be something to do with the tyre peeling off
arronm Dropping a turd Legacy Donating Member 9,520 Member For: 18y 10m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/07/15 10:05 AM Posted 07/07/15 10:05 AM 255 35 19. No wider
PTR_NITRO_FG Legacy Donating Member 3,214 Member For: 13y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 07/07/15 10:30 AM Posted 07/07/15 10:30 AM http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64176-265-wide-tyres-for-8-rimm/Any reputable tyre shop will say no to 255? 1
arronm Dropping a turd Legacy Donating Member 9,520 Member For: 18y 10m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/07/15 01:44 PM Posted 07/07/15 01:44 PM 255 35 19. Fits on an 8 -10 inch rim
PTR_NITRO_FG Legacy Donating Member 3,214 Member For: 13y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 07/07/15 01:58 PM Posted 07/07/15 01:58 PM I'm not one to argue with those who are wiser than me...But ill just leave this here...maybe American or Canadian website is wrong?
karlp2 Member 81 Member For: 13y 1m 1d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 08/07/15 10:51 AM Author Posted 08/07/15 10:51 AM Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!
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