Attn: Tire Experts, How will 225/40/18 tires look with an 18x7.5 rim, Does it work, will it look

02-13-2000, 07:32 PM

stupid, I just want to make sure because I will be buying tires and rims from two different people.

Thanx

99 1.8TQM with some mods

02-13-2000, 08:54 PM

02-14-2000, 01:23 PM

of 8" and the rule of thumb is that you can go +/- 1/2". In this case you are OK. If the tire mfr recommends a 8.5" rim - then I would be hesitant to put that tire on the rim.

02-13-2000, 08:54 PM	#2
robfox Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	225 with 7.5 looks great IMO.

02-14-2000, 01:23 PM	#3
Reggie Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Just be sure the tire will work with a 7.5" rim. The SP9000s have a recommend width of 8" and the rule of thumb is that you can go +/- 1/2". In this case you are OK. If the tire mfr recommends a 8.5" rim - then I would be hesitant to put that tire on the rim.

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