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soundman98 · 04-19-2019, 09:55 PM

looking to change my wheels for a future BBK upgrade. i'm also going to be lowering 1" in the future, but wheels and brakes are my first focus.

i've settled on the 18x8.5 +44 Rota KB-F wheels.

from what i'm reading the max tire width to prevent rubbing is 225mm, right? according to willitfit.com, 225's will be stretched on an 8.5" wheel, i generally prefer a flat or slight bulge in the sidewall, so i'd prefer to run a 235-245.

is it better to stretch 225's or is it easy enough to fabricobble everything that 235-245's would fit without rubbing issues?

04-19-2019, 09:55 PM	#1
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	plus 1 wheels, tire sizing question looking to change my wheels for a future BBK upgrade. i'm also going to be lowering 1" in the future, but wheels and brakes are my first focus. i've settled on the 18x8.5 +44 Rota KB-F wheels. from what i'm reading the max tire width to prevent rubbing is 225mm, right? according to willitfit.com, 225's will be stretched on an 8.5" wheel, i generally prefer a flat or slight bulge in the sidewall, so i'd prefer to run a 235-245. is it better to stretch 225's or is it easy enough to fabricobble everything that 235-245's would fit without rubbing issues? __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"