wil 225/40VR18 work on 9.5" wide?

blueaudi18 · 12-27-2007, 11:19 PM

was wonder will 225/40VR18 work on a 18x9.5"

it gonna look really stretched right?

vase330 · 12-27-2007, 11:22 PM

I got brizzarks same size and don't look bad. Rear looks slightly funny, but not even noticeable IMO.

Jaws · 12-27-2007, 11:25 PM

No. Widest rim for that size is 9".

blueaudi18 · 12-27-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

No. Widest rim for that size is 9".

damn...thanks for the quick reply though

i believe the stock sports is 8.5

Jaws · 12-27-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blueaudi18

i believe the stock sports is 8.5

Yes, 8 F, 8.5 R.

BMW MotorSport · 12-28-2007, 02:58 AM

yeah 225 tires will be really stretched on a 9.5 wheel.

VMRWheels · 12-28-2007, 03:50 PM

Although it will be stretched, the main concern will be the lack of wheel protection. However, a 225/40/18 on a 9.5 will fit and drive fine.

Jaws · 12-28-2007, 05:46 PM

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Although it will be stretched, the main concern will be the lack of wheel protection. However, a 225/40/18 on a 9.5 will fit and drive fine.

I have yet to find a tire manufacturer that states that the discussed tire size will work with anything greater than a rim 9" in width. A reputable shop would not put a 225/40/18 on a 9.5" rim and stating that it "will fit and drive fine" is inaccurate.

VMRWheels · 12-28-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

I have yet to find a tire manufacturer that states that the discussed tire size will work with anything greater than a rim 9" in width. A reputable shop would not put a 225/40/18 on a 9.5" rim and stating that it "will fit and drive fine" is inaccurate.

Ok, let me rephrase my statement. In the event you had no other choice but a 225/40/18 tire for your 9.5" wheel, the 225/40/18 "will fit and drive fine" HOWEVER, we do not recommend this size.

I don't want to get into a discussion about the safety of stretched tires as there two camps regarding the legitimacy of stretched tires. All I wanted to mention was the 225s can work if need be.

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