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Old 05-12-2004 | 07:48 PM
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can i put the 255 tire in a 18/9.5 rims with out anyproblem?
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You should be ok with that. Most 255's 35/40 require a 8.5-10" rim, with 9" being nominal. A 9.5 will stretch the tire a bit, but you shouldn't have any problems. I have a 265/35 on a 9" rim and the sidewalls are straight up and down.
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Originally posted by zillinois
You should be ok with that. Most 255's 35/40 require a 8.5-10" rim, with 9" being nominal. A 9.5 will stretch the tire a bit, but you shouldn't have any problems. I have a 265/35 on a 9" rim and the sidewalls are straight up and down.
thanks for the replying.
wondering if u have any problem with 265/35 ?ABS problem to be more specific.
r u runinng 19"?
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I'm running 18's. I have not noticed anything different about braking or ABS.
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cool..r u running 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R?
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255 on a 9.5 is just fine... just make sure you check the tread width

*actual* tread width on a 255 ranges anywhere from ~8.4 inches to ~9.6 (s03's I believe are the widest 255)

don't take the rated spec for granted, always check the actual tire width, you can find this on almost every manufacturer's website

best example? a dunlop sp9000 275 has less tread width than a bridgestone s03 255
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cool..r u running 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R?
265/35/18 up front
295/35/18 rear
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Originally posted by Strife350z
255 on a 9.5 is just fine... just make sure you check the tread width

*actual* tread width on a 255 ranges anywhere from ~8.4 inches to ~9.6 (s03's I believe are the widest 255)

don't take the rated spec for granted, always check the actual tire width, you can find this on almost every manufacturer's website

best example? a dunlop sp9000 275 has less tread width than a bridgestone s03 255
where can i find the tire width?
like which section is it under?
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Originally posted by zillinois
265/35/18 up front
295/35/18 rear
damn..thats wide!
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If you go to Tirerack.com and look under products, then select a tire brand, then select spec, it will show you how wide your rims need to be to accomodate the tire and tread width.
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Originally posted by zillinois
If you go to Tirerack.com and look under products, then select a tire brand, then select spec, it will show you how wide your rims need to be to accomodate the tire and tread width.
tire rack dont cary toyo,
any one know watz the tire width of toyo?
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Originally posted by newbie
tire rack dont cary toyo,
any one know watz the tire width of toyo?
sorry, should be more specific.
watz the tire width of toyo t1s 255/35/18 or 255/45/18?
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if u put 265/35/18 on the rear, how much will the odometer be off?
just wondering... thanks
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I have 255 Toyo's on my 9.5's and they are a little too small for my tastes. I think i'm going to step it up to 265 and see how that looks.
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Here's a 265/35 Toyo on a 9" rim.
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Originally posted by zillinois
Here's a 265/35 Toyo on a 9" rim.
where?
lol
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Must not have gone through!?
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Originally posted by zillinois
Must not have gone through!?
any close up pics for the rims + tires?
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I only have a close up of the rears.
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Originally posted by zillinois
Must not have gone through!?


More pics please Zill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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