[urq] 205/50-15 on 15x8

[steven j]

Dunlop says this about going beyond the recommended
rim width

RIM WIDTH
Correct rim width ensures flex at the designed flex
point in a tire sidewall for optimum tire performance.

If the rim is too narrow, the flex point moves toward
the shoulder area, creating heat buildup in the
shoulder, which reduces tire life and could result in
failure.

If the rim is too wide, the flex point moves towards
the rim area, causing heat buildup in the lower
sidewall, which reduces tire life and could result in
failure. 
source: http://www.dunloptire.com/care/widthRatio.html

steve m.
--- Mike Fitton <rfitton at vt.edu> wrote: (about 6 weeks
ago) 
> What do you guys think?  I have a set of 8" Ronals
> with rapidly balding 
> tires and a set of ECSTA V700s in 205/50-15 that
> haven't seen asphalt in 
> 18 months.  I'd like to put them together and put
> them to use, but 
> Kumho's literature says the wheel's 1/2" too wide. 
> Can I get away with it?
> 
> -Cheers!
> Mike
> 
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