255 wide tire on a 8-1/2 inch rim?

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Nov 22, 2011 | 06:18 PM

HP JNKEY

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I'm thinking of installing a pair of 255/35/19 on a pair of 172 style front rims. Not sure but I think the rims are 8-1/2 inch wide.
The stock tires are 245/35/19.
Will the 255's be too wide?

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HP JNKEY

I'm thinking of installing a pair of 255/35/19 on a pair of 172 style front rims. Not sure but I think the rims are 8-1/2 inch wide.
The stock tires are 245/35/19.
Will the 255's be too wide?

A 255/35/19 can be fitted to a 8.5" wide rim but 9" is normally the measuring rim for specification figures.It is about 0.5" larger in diameter than the 245/35/19 and with the extra width you might get rubbing.

Nov 24, 2011 | 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HP JNKEY

I'm thinking of installing a pair of 255/35/19 on a pair of 172 style front rims. Not sure but I think the rims are 8-1/2 inch wide.
The stock tires are 245/35/19.
Will the 255's be too wide?

I'm running 255/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rears no rubbing on the front but I did have to roll the rear fenders after I put Bilstein PSS adjustables on.
You'll be fine