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Can I run 225/40-18 on a 7.5inch wide wheel?

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Old 05-18-2002, 06:22 AM
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Can I run 225/40-18 on a 7.5inch wide wheel?
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i dont see why not...
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Well, wouldnt the tire be too wide for the wheel?
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Default well if Audi is running 225/45 17s...

it should be about the same going up to 18s.
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No,no,no i mean, I have an 18x7.5inch wheel. Isn't a 225 tire meant to fit a 8in wide wheel?
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Default 225 works fine on a 7.5" wheel......people use 225's on the stock 16x7.5's all the time........

and I've seen people use 235's on 17x7.5's.

yes a 225/40 18 will work great on a 18x7.5....sounds like the weapon of choice in fact. That's what I'd get with those wheels.

I currently use 225/45's on my 17x8's, my next tires will be 235/40's.
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email "ordare".....he's running 18x7.5's.......pretty sure he's got 225's on 'em
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nice, thanks guys!!
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word......what wheels and tires?
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Racing Hart C3 (you can see 'em at wheelmax.com) and Pole Position S-03's. nice, huh?


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