SlowSportSedan

Im debating putting these on 19 x 8.5's they say theyre for 9-10" wheels


i had 255/40/17's on the stock wheels and those are for 8.5-9.5 wheels and they still fit s


anyone think theyre gonna be a problem?

SlowSportSedan

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Warrtalon

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It is very unadvisable, but so is having 19s on an Evo - that's ridiculous. You should put those 265s on a 9" rim or larger. They may "fit" on an 8.5, but it won't be very good.

What do you mean by "the stock wheels are 8.5-9.5 wheels"? The stock rims are 17X8.

SlowSportSedan

the 255/40's fit on a 8" even though theyre meant for a 8.5 to 9.5


dont worry about what size wheel i have on my car... youre ridiculous

i have 3 sets of wheels

JordanS4

iTrader: (11)

why would you put something in quotes that he didn't say? unless the op edited it....he meant that 255's are recommended for 8.5-9.5" and they "worked" on his stock 8" wheels.

SlowSportSedan

exactly.... its very common to run 255/40/17's ont he stock wheels even though according to the tire manufacturer theyre too wide for that wheel....

i shoudl be able to get away with a 265 on a 8.5

dsycks

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19's on an Evo is like a REALLY bad boob job on an otherwise hawt girl.

Please don't do it.

By the way... I have run 255s on the stock rim and must tell you that while you "can" its far less than ideal.

You lose the crisp turn in and fast feel that you have with the 235s. If you want to run them go for it but it's non-optimal.

Warrtalon

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He did edit it. I would not have quoted it otherwise. 255s do not fit properly on an 8" wheel - we all know that. Many of us do it, because they DO fit, but none of us are using the full contact patch. We just use them, because the 255/40 size is much closer to stock height than 245/45 or 245/40 (less effect on gearing), and they can be found for very cheap. However, they are NOT optimal for 8" wheels and are not generally recommended. It's just something that works on the Evo.

265s are not good for an 8.5" rim and 19s are not good for the Evo.

Cali2MDevo8

iTrader: (22)

They would fit, but Warrtalon is correct. You shouldn't put them on, nor 19's on an evo.

People put 255's on the stock rims, so it would fit on an 8.5" rim, but not worth it. I have 255's on a 9" rim and it's plenty of tread for my daily driver.

Jason

SlowSportSedan

#1 i didnt edit it... warrtalon is an idiot..

#2 nothings wrong with 19's theyre volks and very light... lighter than the stock wheels. the tires are also lighter than tires for stock wheels.. im saving about 5 pounds on each corner.

# i didnt ask for anyones opinion on my size wheels... i have 18 x 9.5 for road race, stock wheels with drag radials for the strip and 19's that look amazing for the street. i have the best of every world.

the reason i want a 265 is for the extra grip for drag racing.. i have 245/35's right now and i spin first very bad and 2nd a little... im trying to get rid of that spin in 2nd gear.

Warrtalon

iTrader: (6)

That doesn't make any sense - 265/30-19s for drag racing? You're trying to maximize grip for drag racing through a wider tire when you already have drag radials on smaller rims (much better solution), when it's an awful idea to even TRY to drag on 19s, and when we keep telling you that even though a 265 can fit on an 8.5" rim, IT DOES NOT MAXIMIZE THE CONTACT PATCH! You are going to be bulging over the edges, you'll have a small and very stiff sidewall, and none of that helps for drag racing. You want the walls to be soft and crinkle for drag racing, and you want to maximize the contact patch with a tire that properly fits on the rim.

Sheesh. More money then sense here. I'd also like to know which 265/30-19 tires weigh less than 25lbs.

chaotichoax

iTrader: (149)

basically he wants to be able to not spin wheels when he's doing pulls his homies

I think is what he's saying

if you don't want to spin adjust your tire pressure or get a more grip friend tire

SlowSportSedan

lol no homies lol


265s would help a bit... and give it a nice beefy look.. i like theyre a little taller so when i drop air pressure it does make a difference..


i dont dd with drag radials... it rains all the time in fl and i dont like swapping rims all the time, dont want to get caught in the wet on nearly slick tires

SlowSportSedan

justboosted02

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BALLIN!!!



i bet his are for drag racing too