What is the widest tire you can put on a 18×9 rim?
Widest safe size: 275. Anything bigger is unsafe and handles worse than a smaller tire. I see that going metric 285 (34.
What size tires for 18×9 rims?
In this case you can put a 255/40/18 tire on a wheel between the sizes of 18×8. It also indicates that an 18×9 will be a perfect squared look meaning that the tire will not bulge beyond the wheel, and will not be stretched either. The size 18×8 simply means that your wheels are 18 inches in diameter with an 8 inch width. It is a versatile size and popular for performance vehicles.The 18 denotes the tire’s overall diameter in inches, 9 represents the tire’s width in inches, 5 indicates the rim diameter in inches, and 8 could be a manufacturer or model code, though it is somewhat unclear in this context and might need further specification.
Will 265 65R18 fit 18×9 rims?
Yes they do! As you can see from the pics this wheel and tire combo can be done! They will fit but will be ballooned and can cause uneven tire wear.
How wide of a tire can you put on a 18×8 rim?
OE size 245/40R18 is the maximum size on a 8 wide wheel but if you want performance and crisper steering response you should consider 225/45R18. Pushing to a wider size causes the sidewalls to angle outward which impacts their performance as a suspension component and bows the tread reducing the contact patch.Look up the manufacturer specs for the tire you want and see. Size range for a 245/45 is probably 7-9.
What does 18×8 50 8 mean on a tire?
The size 18×8. The numbers 4. NHS stands for Non-Highway service. This means the tire is not rated to be used at highway speeds.The (8) indicates the rim diameter that the tire is going to be mounted to, meaning this is an 8-inch wheel. All measurements are in inches. You may notice the letters “NHS” after the tire size. This means Non-Highway Service or in other words it is not designed to withstand highway speeds.