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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	9" Steels. What range of widths would they take?grizz @grizz
	Mar 12, 2015 10:08:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Another one of those questions that is obvious to those of you that deal with it every day. I measured the Rallyes the other night. And the width from lip to lip is 9 inches. The tyres I had planned on fitting are 225/75-15's So the question is, are they a bit narrow for the 9's or will they be fine, with minimal sidewall distortion? I do not want to go too wide, as it looks great, but in my case would not add to performance in the real world (well, that's what I think) These are the wheels, obviously. So do I buy something wider, as I want close to 2" white walls or a bit more on my smoothies, or would transferring the 225's from the smoothies be doable? Thanks for the advice, as always guys.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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colnerov Posted a lot Posts: 2,834	9" Steels. What range of widths would they take?colnerov @colnerov
	Mar 12, 2015 11:11:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi, wheel rims are measured at the bead, so your rims are probably 8". 225/75/15 are a bit narrow for 8". Have a play with this site to see what you need - www.alloywheels.com/Tyre_Calculator Colin


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	9" Steels. What range of widths would they take?grizz @grizz
	Mar 12, 2015 11:20:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 12, 2015 11:11:29 GMT colnerov said: Hi, wheel rims are measured at the bead, so your rims are probably 8". 225/75/15 are a bit narrow for 8". Have a play with this site to see what you need - www.alloywheels.com/Tyre_Calculator Colin Hi Colin, thank you for the reply. I think you are right, I seem to recall measuring outside widths, so maybe I have 8's which will suit me.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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scimjim Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,503 Club RR Member Number: 8	9" Steels. What range of widths would they take?scimjim @scimjim Club Retro Rides Member 8
	Mar 12, 2015 13:03:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	most manufacturers will specify optimum wheel width in their spec sheets, for example - Yokohama state 6"-8" for their 225s: www.yokohamatire.com/tires_101/customizing/rim_wheel_width/


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	9" Steels. What range of widths would they take?grizz @grizz
	Mar 12, 2015 20:12:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yup...... Measured them again, and they are 8" inside the lips, so it looks like they will take the 225's I have.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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