8j 18 tyre size

Will 225 Tyres fit 8J rims?

Its the most natural size and although not much difference it give you more contact patch on the road and if you look at other manufacturers like Subaru, lotus and Mitsubishi they all put 225's on 8J rims.

What does 8J wheel size mean?

The wheels width is usually written beside the flange shape marking – e.g: 7j, 7.5j, 8.0j. The width of the wheel is basically the area shown on the photo above and it is measured in inches. In other words, the bigger the number, the “thicker” your wheels are.

Can you fit 225 tyres on 7J rims?

The rule of thumb is the rim needs to be 90% of the tyre width with a +/- 1/2in leeway either side. So a 225 should ideally be on an 8in rim but 7.5in or 8.5in would be OK.

What size tyre fits a 7J rim?

In 7J x 17 H2 ET38, 5x112 LK it is 7 inches. Now you have to know that a rim of this width fits on a tyre with a width of 195 to 225 mm. 205 up to 215 mm are ideal. Behind the "Y" for the rim flange's type and the "x" for well-base rim the rim diameter of 17 inches is given.

What is the largest tire I can put on an 18 inch rim?

Registered. The 245 size is the widest tire that will properly fit the rim.

What size is a 265 70R18?

265/70R18 tires are 32.6″ tall, have a section width of 10.4″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 18. The circumference is 102.4″ that translates into 619 revolutions per mile.

Can you put r17 tires on r18 rims?

Putting a 17″ tire on the rim will tear it up and the bead will not seat if you attempt to put the 18″ tire on the rim. You will never get it to take and hold air.

Can I put 255 on 8j?

yes. They will fit but are a bit wide.

Can you put a 255 on 8 inch rim?

cnMax. Yes, the recommended minimum width to mount most brands, i.e. RA-1s, is 8.5 in.

Will 225 Tyres fit 7.5 J wheels?

To answer the original question, yes - 225 is as wide as you should go on a 7.5" wheel.

Will a 215 TYRE fit a 7 rim?

Re: will a 215 tire fit a 7inch wide rim? (

Yes, in fact it's probably the ideal rim width for a 215. Not sure what your exact tire size is, but I did a quick check on a 215/60/15, and most of the tires were recommended for a 5.5"-8" rim.

What is the widest tire for a 7 inch rim?

The 225 is the largest size to mount on 7" rims. The 7" can mount from 195 to 225(Tire manufacture's Suggetion). The 235 might be alright.

Can I fit 185 tyres instead of 165?

Yes you can fit it. It fits perfectly provided you change the rim/alloys to 15 inches. It will be extra cost for you. If you are changing rim/alloys to 15 inches than it's fine otherwise you can fit 185/70R14, 195/65R14 and 205/60R14 with the existing rim/alloys.

What is my tyre size?

What is the tyre size for my car? You can locate it inside the driver's door on your car, inside the fuel flap or inside the glove compartment. Alternatively, you can consult your vehicle documentation and tyre manufacturer specifications. You can also find the current tyre size on the sidewall of your tyre.

Can I put 245 tires on 7.5 rims?

245/40/18 will safely fit on 7.5" wide wheels. It's the narrowest wheel than can be uses.

Can you fit 245 tyres on 7.5 rims?

A 245-35-R18 tire can be mounted on an 8" wheel, but the tire company websites that I just scanned all recommend an 8.5" wheel. So, I too would say no. 235 size tire will not work on that 7.5 wheel. You would need at least a 8" wheel to run that.

What does 8.5 J mean on a wheel?

How to measure alloy wheel size – what do all the numbers mean? Typically, the alloy wheel size conforms to the following format: 20 x 8.5J. The first number, in this instance 20, is the wheel diameter. The second part, 8.5J, is the wheel width.

Is it safe to upsize tires?

An upsize is good for your car only if the resultant diameter difference is less than or equal to three per cent. Now, let's calculate the OD for the tyre you want to upsize to, let's say 175/80 R14. The OD for this comes out to be 635.6mm or 25 inches.

What happens if you increase tyre size?

Upgrading to larger tyres, or tyre upsizing, has several advantages – it improves the car's handling and cornering abilities, and offers better stability. Off-road vehicles use bigger tyres to gain some ground clearance and improve the footprint, thereby providing better grip.

Does bigger rims hurt car?

WHEEL SIZE NOT only affects a car's performance but it also has an impact on noise levels, comfort and fuel economy. As tyre sidewall height decreases, performance tends to get sharper and handling usually improves too. Lap times also seem to improve but not massively so.

Do all 4 tyres need to be the same?

Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tyre brands and different tread patterns. There are rare exceptions for approved mixed-tyre fittings, but in general, manufacturers do not recommend tyre mixing at all.

What tyres will fit my car?

One way to find which tyres would be correct for you would be to look at the sticker that's usually found on the inside of the driver side door jamb – this is the same sticker that you can find tyre pressure on.

What tires will fit my car?

Find the information in your vehicle owner's manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver's side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.