Tire width for 8" wheel

[Sawbladz]

Hey guys I need to know what tire would fit an 8" rim with no bulge. I have 225's on my Mk4 N/A wheels and there is a slight bulge but my friend has 245's on some wheels and they fit with very little bulge. I am looking at either a 245/40/17 or a 225/45/17. Please let me know...ordering the tires later today.

 

[supra_ed]

def. go with 245. u could also fit 255 and it wouldn't look too bad. i would go 245 (nitto kicks ass) by the way- 245/45/17 might be better

 

[supra8903]

i run 245 45 17s

 

[drjonez]

255s max.

 

[Sawbladz]

I wanted 245's but I am worried that my 25 offset would make them rub the fender. I have deceided to go with 225's. They should have enough grip. Also, I'm only putting 255's on the back so I want the tires to look balanced (equal bulge front to rear). I would have bought 235's but they don't make them in the tire I'm getting.

 

[MKIIINA]

245 on my 8.5 and it looks perfect

 

[foreverpsycotic]

245/45/16

 

[2543arvin]

If you have Mk4 NA wheels, then they are a 16" wheel....

 

[supramike7m]

hes right ^ if thats the rims you plan on keeping then i believe 245 are they widest tires you can get for a 16" rim.

 

[NashMan]

235 or 245

i gonna go wiht 245 on my frotn next time i have 235 now

 

[Sawbladz]

These tires aren't for the N/A wheels, they are for my new rims which are 17's. I just checked and my wheels would stick out 4mm further than a 8.5 +35. For those of you running a 245, front rims that are 8.5 +35mm and on a very lowered car, please let me know how much clearance you have with your front fender. I appologize if this was unclear before.

 

[Sawbladz]

C'mon guys...I am getting the tires ordered tomorrow or put on if they are in stock. Need these pics asap. I'm now searching through wheel posts. please make my life easier.