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Are 225/50/15 legal to run on 8" rims

Started by _Herne_ , Jun 23 2010 05:33 PM

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#1 _Herne_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 05:33 PM

I think 225/50/15 tyres might just be legal on 8" rims? Am I right?
If they are legal do they look ok when looking at the wall to rim fitment?

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Herne

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#2 _Squarepants_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 06:09 PM

Ideal size for a 7" rim is 215 so I can't see a problem with 225's on 8". I actually have 215's on my 17"x8" rear rims, the side walls are on a bit of lean but they look ok... Would look better with 225's or 235's though.
I dunno what the rules are in ACT but in QLD the tyre width can't be more than 30% greater than standard and rolling diameter has to be within 15mm of standard. Therefore, on my car, in QLD, legally, I can go to a maximum of 225/40/17.

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#3 _Herne_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 06:31 PM

Ideal size for a 7" rim is 215 so I can't see a problem with 225's on 8". I actually have 215's on my 17"x8" rear rims, the side walls are on a bit of lean but they look ok... Would look better with 225's or 235's though.
I dunno what the rules are in ACT but in QLD the tyre width can't be more than 30% greater than standard and rolling diameter has to be within 15mm of standard. Therefore, on my car, in QLD, legally, I can go to a maximum of 225/40/17.

Thanks mate, I thought it was ok just looking for some form of confirmation

Its not my preferred choice by any means but with the brand I might be using in the future I am size limited

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#4 lxsstorana

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 06:36 PM

They're legal and they look good on an 8 inch rim (you wouldn't want any smaller on them).

If you run a 50 series tyre on the front, then I'd recommend a 50 series tyres on the back.

I run 225/50/15 on an 8" rim on the front and 265/50/15 on a 10" rim on the rear.

The other factors to consider are ground clearance for your exhaust system, driveway etc

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#5 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 06:50 PM

I think 225/50/15 tyres might just be legal on 8" rims? Am I right?
If they are legal do they look ok when looking at the wall to rim fitment?

Cheers
Herne

they fit nice

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#6 Heath

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 07:12 PM

Yeah they are perfect fitment for the look and the drive quality IMO.

The typical fitment that people do on here I reckon involves too much tyre and not enough wheel, makes the tyres all sloppy laterally. Might make it better for drag racing? lol

I run 225/60/R13s on 13x8s (rear)
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#7 76lxhatch

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 07:53 PM

Another yes, good match in terms of width and tyre shape. I have 225/50s on 15x7 fronts at present, they look better on the 15x8s

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 07:54 PM

The rim calculators specify 6.0 - 7.5 for a 225/50/15.

An 8.0" rim will still be within Tyre & Rim Association of Australia specifications however if the tyre manufacturer has specified a maximum rim size of 7.5" then you would need to check if it is legal in your state.

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#9 76lxhatch

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 08:07 PM

^ Seriously? They're starting to hang over on a 7" wheel, 6" would be awful and much less safe than 8"

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#10 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 08:21 PM

225/50/15 Toyo T1R
Test Rim 7.0
Approved rim widths 6.0 - 8.0

Proxes T1R.pdf

Typically the range is 1.5" which is why the rim calculator specifies 6.0 - 7.5

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#11 _Herne_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 09:58 PM

Thanks guys, that info is great and will do nicely

Now I need to get those rims and once I have them talk to the tyre co that wants to supply my tyres

They saw my car in a mag and rang me (unsolicited) and offered their services.

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#12 _Herne_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 10:29 PM

Thanks guys, that info is great and will do nicely Now I need to get those rims and once I have them talk to the tyre co that wants to supply my tyres

They saw my car in a mag and rang me (unsolicited) and offered their services.

Cheers
Herne

Thanks for the photo's too, exactly what I wanted and yeah I agree the fit looks good.

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 10:37 PM

I have 225/50/15 on my 8" front wheels. My old VR SS had the HSV optioned wheels which were 16x8" and the factory fit tyres were 225/50/16, so if the factory fits that size I'm sure it's legal

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#14 _Herne_

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Posted 23 June 2010 - 10:40 PM

I have 225/50/15 on my 8" front wheels. My old VR SS had the HSV optioned wheels which were 16x8" and the factory fit tyres were 225/50/16, so if the factory fits that size I'm sure it's legal