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I'm going to be purchasing new rims, but I was just wondering if my 235mm wide tyres will fit onto a 9.5" rim, or will it be stretching it too much? Would it be safer to stretch it a little bit to 9" instead?

Also, what is the stud pattern for a 98' r34 GT-T? is it 5x114.3?

thanks!

I have 245s on 9.5" and they are pretty stretched, personally I wouldn't consider going any more stretch, I'm already debating on whether to go wider on my next set of tyres or not.

245 is legal sizing on a 9.5, 235 on a 9, all depends on the offset of the rim as to what tyre you will want + gaurd work.

What you mean "legal size"?

I got checked by the cops with their little laptop and running 265's they said was fine? :blink:

275's need the guards rolled (just touching)

What you mean "legal size"?

I got checked by the cops with their little laptop and running 265's they said was fine? :blink:

275's need the guards rolled (just touching)

Yeah legal sizing, 9" = 235 to 265 iirc.

Many of you guys won't like my mates S15 with 225s on a 10 then hey...

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I have 245s on 9.5" and they are pretty stretched, personally I wouldn't consider going any more stretch, I'm already debating on whether to go wider on my next set of tyres or not.

I run 255s on my 9in ....for 9.5 go 265

9.5 on 34!!!

I have pics of mine somewhere...... They dont stretch bad at all man!

i second that, my 33 has 235 on front of 18*9.5, looks perfect for the front

kumho 235 front 18*5X9.5

Edited by SliverS2

Here is a 275 on a 9.5 -

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Edit: just found the 235's fitted, see the Suitomo shitters -

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Its not bad at all :)

Hope it helps!

235 might be 'stretching it' on a 9.5". It'll be better to run 255 with just a slight stretch, plus the price difference between a 235 and a 255 is not that big.

Think of it this way, the width of a proper sized tyre will never have full contact on the road. Now imagine running an even narrower width tyre with hardly any contact on the road... you might as well run 4 push bike wheels.

I am not a fan of stretching at all. Tyres are made with a rim width in mind, if you stretch your tyre no longer behaves the same. The middle section will bow upwards and you'll have uneven wear, not to mention less traction.

If you want to run 235, I suggest you get a x8 or x8.5" rim. Even a 235 on a x9 rim looks stupid.

I know people will say "but there's more wall stiffness", then I will say, why don't you buy a decent tyre from the start for wall stiffness?

Each to their own really, I'm not a fan of the "hellagayflush" look.

I am not a fan of stretching at all. Tyres are made with a rim width in mind, if you stretch your tyre no longer behaves the same. The middle section will bow upwards and you'll have uneven wear, not to mention less traction.

If you want to run 235, I suggest you get a x8 or x8.5" rim. Even a 235 on a x9 rim looks stupid.

I know people will say "but there's more wall stiffness", then I will say, why don't you buy a decent tyre from the start for wall stiffness?

Each to their own really, I'm not a fan of the "hellagayflush" look.

I'm with you on the stretch topic, not a fan... BUT i ran those old tyres to get the car dyno'd as its all i had lying around, they have since been donated to the tyre gods above :woot:

The 275's are a trial, if they work well ill stick with them, if not ill go back to 265's as they have been tried and tested on my car for a few years AND like i mentioned have been checked by cops and are OK

Hey Mat, Do those 275's fit under the guard or is your suspension sitting high? thats 9.5 wide with what off set?

also what tyre have you found to hold down your power if you have?

Edited by SliverS2

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