[s-cars] tires

[Steve Mills]

If I'm concerned about fitment (stretch or squeeze), I always go direct to
the manufacturer's website. They always have a chart with tire sizes and
exact acceptable rim width ranges- Tire Rack only provides generalized
guidance, and the two rarely agree. From Sumitomo's site, the 265/40 ZR18 is
designed for a 9.5 inch wide rim, and should only be used on 9-10" wide
rims, so I wouldn't go there. The 255 is OK for 8.5, so that's the widest I
would go. The 10mm you're giving up is less .4 inches- I doubt you'll really
see much difference.

Steve

On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 10:35 AM, <pkrasusky at ups.com> wrote:

>
> So I put the BBS's back on Alumibitch last weekend, only to be reminded of
> how badly in need of new treads I am.  Hmmmm.
>
> Questions for the experts (oh Taka...):
>
>
> Any thoughts on the new Sumitomo HTR-Z III's?  Tough to beat @ $164 per.
>  Considering those vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric @ $213 per.  In this
> size, those are the only 2 choices that fall within a reasonable budget, all
> others are $260++ (would prefer the Bridgestone 050A's but).  Are the
> Goodyear's going to be $200 better?  Doubting it but figured would ask.
>
> Bueller?
>
> and
>
> more importantly...  will a 265/40 fit on an 8.5" wheel?  Tire Rack says it
> "falls outside of the mfg. recommendation, need 9's", but they also say a
> 255/40 needs an 8.5 - which we know to be false as I ran many good miles
> with my 255 CUMho's on my 17x8 Avus.  I'm trying to run as humongo a
> footprint I can on Alumibitch as I can, not to mention boyohBOY would "that"
> beef the F out of the look of the thing.  I'm giddy @ the mere thought I am!
>
> Any feedback here on both items greatly appreciatto.
>
> Danka.
>
> -Paul
>
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