what is a safe top speed with this set up

 

no faster than you would go for an autox run

 

255's are pushing it...275s...I don't think that will even fit.

 

HAHAHAHA.....You'll be dead by 2nd gear.















Seriously.....2nd gear.

 

did it even fit?? no one would install them if they know what they doing...

 

I wouldn't drive around the block with that setup.

 

I'd go for it if thats what you want to do... I mean everyone says its not safe but look at what some (including me) have done with the motorcycle slicks... 7" tire on a 8" rim.... Not the best idea but gets the job done.

 

Your setup is fine. He's is trying to put a much wider tire (something for 9.5 width) on a 8 inch wheel.

 

Thats just way too much man

 

i say go for it than take pics for all of us to see how it looks and proove every one wrong

 

You just want to see someone get hurt.

 

damn, that just doesnt sound right at all, ive heard of stretching tires, but never thought about running a tire that is at the least 2 widths too big. hahahahahaha @ derangedazn

 

The widest I've seen or heard on a 8" was 265.

 

Either you will bend the belting of the tire, causing damage, or the tire will fall off, causing damage. What is the point of running such a large tire when all you will do is reduce the contact patch significantly by stretching the tire over itself? I am no tire expert, but you would likely have a larger contact patch with a properly mounted 245 or even 255 section tire.

 

whats wrong with 255s just run a good tire if you get like 9.5 go 265 or 275 but still 255s are perfect for me i love mine for auto cross