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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Right now I have 18x7.5 rims with 225/45/18 Falken FK-452 tires. I was looking at a couple of web sites for 18x8.5 rims to step up to. They say I can mount 225's on a 18x8.5 rim but in the 225's I have, it says DO NOT MOUNT IN 8.5 RIM. So that being said, is that just a warning as it is dangerous to do that or what? Anybody else done this? Thanks
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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They would be a little stretch on the rim but no danger issues what so ever ...
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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225/45 on a 8.5 wide rim is fine
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bottlefed
225/45 on a 8.5 wide rim is fine
Ok kool, thanks!
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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How do you like those tires? I was thinking about getting them.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyCSVT
How do you like those tires? I was thinking about getting them.
They are awesome! I'd recommend them for sure.

PS-I looked at the tire again, in the light this time, and is does say DO NOT MOUNT ON 18.5 RIM. I feel like a jackass! I just didn' think there was such a size, 18.5 rim
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