Tyres For 9 Inch Rim

[R338OY]

What's the biggest tyre size a 9 inch rim can take? I currently have 235's (45 profile) and they're too small, i'm getting wider ones. Is 255 the 'correct' size or can i go bigger? How will these choices affect handling/ride quality?

Thanks

[eddieeeee-ro]

255/40s would be the common correct size, the side walls still look flat aswell on a 9 inch rim.

wouldnt go bigger maybe 265s but $$$ gets up there.

[nuffsaid]

I'd also like to know answers, is a 265/35/18 tyre fine for a 9" rim?

[br3ndan]

255/40s would be the common correct size, the side walls still look flat aswell on a 9 inch rim.

wouldnt go bigger maybe 265s but $$ gets up there.

+1 i run 9 inch and use 255/40. 255 is wide enough plently of grip.

What tyre brand you thinking off?

[n15m0]

265 on a 9" rim is still legal and acceptable...I had them on my 9" wide rim and side walls were still flat..

[R338OY]

Thanks for the advice. I'll def upgrade to 255's (i think i'll hang on to 45 profile...suspension jarrs the f**k outta me) in that case. If that's the 'correct' size then all's good. Also good to hear 265 can be done (GRIP!)

Cheers as

[some_cs_student]

I've got 245*45*9 on a 17inch on the stock R33 GTR rims....

255 might be a little wide? Or is it...?

[br3ndan]

255 isnt too wide. I like the look of the fatter wheels behind and the grip it has to offer. I would like 265 even better but the money for it is insannee!! haha...

seen some skylines running 285.. now thats FAT and heavy on the wallet =(

Also.. r338boy what suspension are you running? Im running hipermax D on the stiffest setting and profile of 40 isnt to bad in regards to the jar factor

Edited February 21, 2008 by br3ndan