Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?

[E30Dom]

Thinking on swapping the TD 1.2s for something a bit showy next year now I've hopefully sourced some winter wheels... but the wheels I'm thinking is a staggered fitment with a 9" wide reae, but wanted to run a 225/40 tyre, is this safe to do and still press on round corners?

Cheers,

DOm

[JoeDarKa]

I have 225s on my 9 inch rear and the stretch is so small i cant imagine it will give you any problems

[E30Dom]

Schweet... any pics? ;)

[JoeDarKa]

I can get a proper one for you tomorrow as i swapped to my winters today!

[E30Dom]

Nice thanks buddy! 

[jaffa]

heres my car with 224/40/18 on a 9''

[E30Dom]

heres my car with 224/40/18 on a 9''

Whats the ET on that please and any rubbing? Suspension mods..?

[jaffa]

the wheels are et 45 lowered on fk silverline coilovers and i dont get any rubbing at all even with 2 adults in the back 

best picture i have of the back to show you the height its at



hope this helps

[Polo6n1600i]

Wow - that is only a small amount of stretch - my new rims are going to be 9x18's too.

This is one of my old polo's with stretch - 165/50 on a 7x15

[jonnym]

I'd say yes. I'm running 9.5 on the back of mine with 225/40 tyres. I've got some subtle stretch going on too. I do like my cornering and acceleration and have had no issues thus far. I know the jury's out still on tyre stretch, but so far for me, i've have no issues.

If you want to see some pics of my golf take a look at this thread which is discussing wide tyres and max sizes - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57631.msg650513.html#new

[SLIVERFOX]

Yeah I have 9.5 on the rear for the last 7 months been fine looks the part also running 225 not got pics but can send u if need to