185 on 8" rim? Not a good idea

[Eyvind Spangen]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Grant" <gfl1 at optonline.net>
To: "Biturbos Qlist S4 / Quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:16 AM
Subject: 185 on 8" rim? Not a good idea


>A rim that wide will require the bead to stretch somewhat horizontally to 
>fit. This means 1) it may nto seat well; 2) it will suffer lower 
>load-carrying; 3) the seating may fail, 4) the ride will suck.
>
> 14 x 8" though? Never heard of such a thing. Are you sure?

I think I wrote 14x7, and that's correct.. :) Currently, 175/65-14 are 
installed, and they are somewhat stretched. Looks bad, and the tires are 
worn anyway, so..

I think 185 tires on a 7" wide rim will work, the tire is wider than the 
rim. The thing is that winter tires in 195/60-14 are a lot more expensive 
here, that's why I want 185/65-14.. :)

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E. Spangen
'88 100TQ
'86 80TD