Posted By: mopartial
235 tire on 5.5" rim? - 06/23/08 10:27 PM
OOOPS! 1) Bought tires (235/60/14), 2) Measured rims (5.5"), 3) Found rims 1" too narrow than minimum recommended for tire.(6.5") Is this too far? (Mild SB A-body driver)
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I ran 245-60-14's on 5.5in. rims for years on my Duster. They worked fine.
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I had 225/60-14 on 6" rims, I did not like it.
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Not enough rim width for that tire.
Quote:The places I priced tires at didn't want to go anything over a 215 on a 5.5" wheel.
Not enough rim width for that tire.
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I ran 245-60-14's on 5.5in. rims for years on my Duster. They worked fine.
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Too wide a tire changes the bead angle and reduces the contact area between the bead and rim
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I wouldn't be doing any hard cornering with loved ones in the car.