225 wide tire on GT OEM Rear Wheel

[celwin]

Is anyone running a 225 wide tire on the GT and up trims rear wheel that is 8.5" wide? I plan on using the OEM staggered 19" wheels as my winter wheels and not exactly sure if a 225 wide tire can safely be used on the rear wheel.

 

[eflyguy]

What does the manufacturer of the tire in question say is a supported rim size for that particular tire?

For example, the 225/40/19 Michelin Pilot 4S can be used on a 7.5-9" rim width.

It varies from tire to tire, even amongst the same manufacturers..

 

[terryscott621]

I think a 225 will look stretched on a 8.5" wide wheel.

While I don't have a Stinger (yet), on my G8 GXP, I currently have a 255 sized tire on an 8" wide wheel and it fits perfect IMO.

Check out tyrestretch.com to see pics of different tire sizes on different sized wheels.

 

[celwin]

What does the manufacturer of the tire in question say is a supported rim size for that particular tire?

For example, the 225/40/19 Michelin Pilot 4S can be used on a 7.5-9" rim width.

It varies from tire to tire, even amongst the same manufacturers..

Thanks for that hint. I found the specs of the tire and it does indeed say rim range of 7.5-9" width. Thanks

 

[MerlintheMad]

I think a 225 will look stretched on a 8.5" wide wheel.

Does this 225 on an 8.5" rim looked stretched to you?

 

[turboAWD]

I had Pilot Sport 225s on a 17x8.5 rim (my Subaru) and they definitely looked a little stretched.. These look similar.