225/45 tyres on 17x8.5 rim... Weird?

**type_AHH** · 26-02-2011 01:05 AM

Would it be weird to run 225/45 on 17x8.5 rims? Everyone I've met with 8.5 wide rims run 235 tyres. Any detrimental effects if you use 225 instead?

**wtfhax** · 26-02-2011 01:10 AM

Nope thats fine. There may be slight stretch, but thats OK.

**evolution** · 26-02-2011 01:14 AM

Using those specs currently, no problems so far.

**INVSBL** · 26-02-2011 07:24 AM

iv got 215/45 on a 9, 225 on an 8.5 will be fine, minimal stretch aswell.

do you want block walls or stretch?

or dare i say, muffin tops? lol

**type_AHH** · 26-02-2011 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by INVSBL

iv got 215/45 on a 9, 225 on an 8.5 will be fine, minimal stretch aswell.

do you want block walls or stretch?

or dare i say, muffin tops? lol

I dont know what block walls and muffin tops are? lol. I'm tossing up between 17x8 +35 rims, or 17x8.5 +30 rims and if 225 is safe to use on 8.5 wide

**INVSBL** · 26-02-2011 02:07 PM

block wheels look like ur slick tyress, from rim it goes straight up, muffin tops are like what u see on commodores with a massive profilethey buldge out and so forth

the rubber you are choosing will look extreamly nice, very little stretch.

here is a teg with 235/45/17 on an 8.5

you have 10mm less rtread, ill be honest, u wont even notice it. (pending brand of tyre)

**bennjamin** · 26-02-2011 02:10 PM

8.5 inch across = 215 profile. Your 225 is fine. 235 is too much imo unless running stiffer sidewalls

**type_AHH** · 12-07-2011 01:40 AM

^ What's your opinion on running 225 on 9 inch rims?

**INVSBL** · 12-07-2011 01:51 AM

in what regard lol?

**type_AHH** · 12-07-2011 02:23 AM

Will it look too stretched?

And, is it even safe to do so? Is 225 pushing it when it comes to 9 inch?

**INVSBL** · 12-07-2011 02:39 AM

i drift a 215/45 on a 9 and i have no issues,

the stretch is minimul aswell, 225 will be fine, if u are still unsure, tires are sold with a rim width suggestions

why arnt u wanting to run a wider rubber?
is the car lowered?

**type_AHH** · 12-07-2011 03:06 AM

Trying to be cost effective I guess, and not have to buy another set of tyres if I don't need to (I know that sounds cheap lol). My current 225 tyres fit my 8" wide rims perfectly, so wondered about the same 225 on 9" wide rims I'm thinking of buying.

Yeah my DC5R is lowered on coilovers, 1 finger gap all round.