rim Vs tire and fitment.

[Zach Holt]

I have some 17x9s, the best price I found for good summer/race rubber is for some 225/45/17s they are recomended for up to 8.5 is that half inch to much strech?

thanks.

[Zach Holt]

Nvm I'll strech it.

[CamWeiss]

You can stretch it. Tires perform best when square (as opposed to stretched or tucked in), but a half inch shouldn't be too noticeable.

I would also point out that it'll possibly wear a bit odd, but that's likely not remotely of concern.



Though I'd say that's a little too far.

[Mike Hewitt]

That tire must have been RETARDEDLY hard to stretch onto that rim. It's a 195\45!!!

[Zach Holt]

Ahhahaha that's a retarted looking rim. Anyways. Thanks

[John Hartman]

225/45 should be on an 8" wide wheel.  8.5 will be ok, but a tad on the VW goof side of stretched looking.  9" on a 225/45 will be stretched.

You need a 235 or 245/40 tire I think on a 9" wheel.

Keep in mind each wheel and tire(especially the tires) will be a tad different, but close.