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Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« on: December 09, 2012, 08:24:18 pm »
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?

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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2012, 08:29:27 pm »
I have 225s on my 9 inch rear and the stretch is so small i cant imagine it will give you any problems


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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2012, 08:30:06 pm »
Schweet... any pics? ;)
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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2012, 08:37:09 pm »
I can get a proper one for you tomorrow as i swapped to my winters today!


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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2012, 08:42:41 pm »
Nice thanks buddy!  :happy2:
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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2012, 09:09:11 pm »
heres my car with 224/40/18 on a 9''


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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2012, 09:23:10 pm »
heres my car with 224/40/18 on a 9''



Whats the ET on that please and any rubbing? Suspension mods..?
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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2012, 09:54:13 pm »
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  :happy2:

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



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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2012, 09:55:45 pm »
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




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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2012, 10:05:16 pm »
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
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Re: Safe to run a 225 width tyre on a 9" rim?
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2012, 11:35:52 pm »
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