255 + 7.5 width rim = ???

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what is the widest tire you can put on a 7.5 rims???


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i personally wouldnt do more than a 225, and i wouldnt recommend more than a 235 ever

id be more inclined to do a 205 or 215 though

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would a 8 hold a 255??

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You can put a 255 on a 7.5, but I wouldn't, and it would need to have at least a 45 series side wall.

I'd suggest at least an 8" wheel for a 255, but more like a 9"

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what kind of car is this for?

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89 240sx with a 25.

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haha back from the dead

have you gotten the wheels yet?

if not just do yourself a favor and get something way wider, at least a 9 all around, and youll probably want more than that even eventually

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I have 8" wide wheels, and I wouldn't even think about going any wider than the 225s I have.

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i run 245's on an 8.5in wheel on the rear of my car....it looks good

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235 is the measuring rim width for a 7.5" wheel - you're fine to put that on.


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