Changing Tire Sizes - Appearence
11-26-2003, 07:50 PM
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Changing Tire Sizes - Appearence
On the track 18x8.5 wheel with 245/45s, upgrading it to 275/40s (according to the tire calculator), the sidewall, radius, diameter, circumf, and revs/mi will all be exactly the same. So does that mean it will look the same?
11-26-2003, 10:01 PM
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Yes, they would be the same, but an 8.5" rim is too narrow for a 275/40/18 tire. You would have severe tire buldge. In that size tire a 9-11" rim is the range that will fit, and the recommended size is for a 9.5" rim. I wouldn't try it. The widest tire that will fit that rim is a 255/45. That tire is wider than a 245/45, but also a little taller. I would run a 245/40 in front with it.
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