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Tyre width #1195716
03/04/2011 01:28
03/04/2011 01:28

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Hi I am looking into getting new wheels and have found a set but they are 8" wide.

Will that affect the handling? I assume I would need to run min 215 tyres on them? Opposed to 205 standard, will this cause the car to tramline? Or make it uncomfortable?

Andrew

Re: Tyre width [Re: ] #1195717
03/04/2011 01:32
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I would of thought a 245 on an 8" rim, standard rims are 7" and the 225 fits just right imo.

Re: Tyre width [Re: ] #1195726
03/04/2011 01:52
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is it safe to fit a 205 - 215 tyre to a 8" rim?

Re: Tyre width [Re: ] #1195837
03/04/2011 13:15
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If you are pushing the limits I'd choose your tyre and then google it with "specifications" to see if the manufacturer approves it for 7" rims.


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