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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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What size tire I can put it in for 8.5 wide size ?

Need smallest size & biggest size

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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I would do 245-35, since it is the correct size for 8.5", shouldn't rub, and is stock diameter. However, not as many tires are available.

235-40 and 255-35 (possible rubbing) are your practical limits.

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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how about on front.. it's also 8.5

can i use 215 maybe?
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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I think that would look quite silly. I have a 245/35 on my rear 8.5 wheel, although most ppl use 255/35 on an 8.5
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by r_duff,Nov 4 2004, 07:33 PM
I think that would look quite silly. I have a 245/35 on my rear 8.5 wheel, although most ppl use 255/35 on an 8.5
Are you lowered? If so, do you rub at all in the rear?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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225 /35 front +50
245 /40 rear +50

will rub for stock height?
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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I'm running 245/35/18 on rears and 225/40/18 on fronts.(toyo T-1s)
18x8.0 on rears(+48 offset) 18x7.5 on fronts(+50 off set)
lowered 15mm(1/2"). no rubbing issues.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 07:31 AM
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got any pic to share?
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