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ThatRicerDaniel · 02-05-2006, 10:44 PM

can you put 255's on 8 inch rims without it looking stupid?

Omarius Maximus · 02-07-2006, 01:54 AM

Yes and no. Mustangs and F bodies run all kinds of wide tires on relatively narrow wheels. You might be able to get away with it as well, but you'll have to go with the classic look. That means no crazy body kits or flushness or any of that crap. Tasteful subdued wheels with a conservative offset would work with a 255. Just don't expect it to be very direct in the handling department.

NI_YON_Zenki · 02-07-2006, 05:00 AM

Try it & get back to us. .. .
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Or better elaborate on what YOU consider "stupid"

Jefferson · 02-07-2006, 09:32 AM

255's will bulge a bit on an 8 inch wheel. How much it will bulge will most likely be decided what kind of tire your running as not all tire manufacturers make there tires the same. In short, if you think tire bulging out past the sides of the wheel lip looks stupid then your answer is yes. A 225 or 235 tire will look an assload better in my opinion

!Zar! · 02-07-2006, 11:16 AM

IMO a 255 would look dumb on a 8" rim. If you have no other choice or are getting them for free, be my guest. But then again if you are getting them for free, sell them and buy something better. 205 maby?

trsilvias13 · 02-07-2006, 11:26 AM

it depends on the manufactuer of the tires. First not all tires are created equal. some 255 are wider than others.

Next it also depends on the profile. 255 /60 would look so "stupid". I am pretty sure everyone would agree. However, if you get 255/35 or 255/40, then it would look better. I would use 245/40.

ThatRicerDaniel · 02-08-2006, 07:35 PM

i already have pretty new 255/40 proxies and i need to put them on some 8 inch rims. I am going to try and hope for the best. there kinda meaty so I am not expecting it will look cool but ill put up a pic if any one cares.

sideview_180sx · 02-08-2006, 07:55 PM

I'm running a 215/40 up front on a 9. Great look. Out in the rear 245/40, very wide meaty look w/o the thick sidewall :for teh win:

KA24DESOneThree · 02-08-2006, 08:57 PM

Daniel, who gives a damn if they look cool? Too many people in the S-chassis world care too much about looking cool and fail to recognize that smaller sizes overheat too easily even on our relatively light cars.

The problem really is that 8" falls below most manufacturers' recommended wheel width for a 255/40 tire. You might as well try it, but I doubt you'd be particularly impressed with the results.

I'd actually like to see what it looks like.

02-05-2006, 10:44 PM	#1
ThatRicerDaniel Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cali/NV Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rim/tire size question can you put 255's on 8 inch rims without it looking stupid?

02-07-2006, 05:00 AM	#3
NI_YON_Zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 885 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Try it & get back to us. .. . (( Peronal Prefrence )) Or better elaborate on what YOU consider "stupid" __________________ "GHOST"

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	IMO a 255 would look dumb on a 8" rim. If you have no other choice or are getting them for free, be my guest. But then again if you are getting them for free, sell them and buy something better. 205 maby? __________________

02-08-2006, 07:55 PM	#8
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm running a 215/40 up front on a 9. Great look. Out in the rear 245/40, very wide meaty look w/o the thick sidewall :for teh win: __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

02-07-2006, 01:54 AM	#2
Omarius Maximus Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes and no. Mustangs and F bodies run all kinds of wide tires on relatively narrow wheels. You might be able to get away with it as well, but you'll have to go with the classic look. That means no crazy body kits or flushness or any of that crap. Tasteful subdued wheels with a conservative offset would work with a 255. Just don't expect it to be very direct in the handling department.

02-07-2006, 09:32 AM	#4
Jefferson Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	255's will bulge a bit on an 8 inch wheel. How much it will bulge will most likely be decided what kind of tire your running as not all tire manufacturers make there tires the same. In short, if you think tire bulging out past the sides of the wheel lip looks stupid then your answer is yes. A 225 or 235 tire will look an assload better in my opinion

02-07-2006, 11:26 AM	#6
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	it depends on the manufactuer of the tires. First not all tires are created equal. some 255 are wider than others. Next it also depends on the profile. 255 /60 would look so "stupid". I am pretty sure everyone would agree. However, if you get 255/35 or 255/40, then it would look better. I would use 245/40.

02-08-2006, 07:35 PM	#7
ThatRicerDaniel Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cali/NV Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i already have pretty new 255/40 proxies and i need to put them on some 8 inch rims. I am going to try and hope for the best. there kinda meaty so I am not expecting it will look cool but ill put up a pic if any one cares.

02-08-2006, 08:57 PM	#9
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 2,564 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Daniel, who gives a damn if they look cool? Too many people in the S-chassis world care too much about looking cool and fail to recognize that smaller sizes overheat too easily even on our relatively light cars. The problem really is that 8" falls below most manufacturers' recommended wheel width for a 255/40 tire. You might as well try it, but I doubt you'd be particularly impressed with the results. I'd actually like to see what it looks like.