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Will a 255 width tyre go on ok on a 8" rim?

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Old 25-09-2007, 10:44 PM
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Default Will a 255 width tyre go on ok on a 8" rim?

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Old 25-09-2007, 10:52 PM
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Old 26-09-2007, 07:43 AM
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Wouldn't recommend it though. Dunlop say that you should only run that size on a minimum width of 8.5".
Old 26-09-2007, 08:51 AM
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No mate I doubt it - think it would be 'over-tyred' - it goes ok on a 8.5" rim as Mike R says - I've got them on the rear of the Bora & new BMW 300series run them on 8.5" rears also!!

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It will go on, but look GAY.

245s tops really, and even thats a bit gay.
Old 26-09-2007, 09:16 AM
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when i baught my escort cossie alloys 2 of them had 255's on

well they did for about ten minuites untill they got chucked
Old 26-09-2007, 11:37 AM
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I've decided i'm gonna go for a new set of wheels rather then risk putting a 255 tyre on the wheels I've got. just got to find £1500 from somewhere to buy em!
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