235s on 8 inch rim?

[Landy Red]

Hi just a quick question, Anyone had experience running a 235 on a 8 inch rim? Most manufacturing websites recommend up to a 7.5 inch rim. I know that 265 and 255 would work on the 8 inch rim, but am asking specifically about a 235 on 8 inch rim.

Is half an inch really going to be a problem? The bloke from Bob Jane reckoned it'd be fine, but the fella from tyrepower reckoned probably not.

[Tombie]

They are a bit more prone to popping off the bead at lower pressures on a wider rim.

And of course, the obligatory legal bit - they aren’t specified for an 8” rim so not roadworthy. (Do it at your own risk)

[Landy Red]

They are a bit more prone to popping off the bead at lower pressures on a wider rim.

And of course, the obligatory legal bit - they aren’t specified for an 8” rim so not roadworthy. (Do it at your own risk)

How low of pressures are we talking?

[LRJim]

If it's not recommended by the manufacturer don't do it. The guys installing them are doing the ole she'll be right with ya!
Plus not roadworth as T said. We're talking tyres the only thing separating you from the ground. Bald is one thing but the wrong size your asking for trouble.

Cheers

[rick130]

As said, you'll really have issues with it popping öff the bead at lower pressures, plus **** getting jammed in the bead off road as it's so exposed.

That's if they'll even seat on that wide a rim.

My old mate the tyre fitter had to use tubes overnight to force a 265 bread out to an 8" rim, or the big blaster thingy and try and blow them out to seat.

[Landy Red]

As said, you'll really have issues with it popping öff the bead at lower pressures, plus **** getting jammed in the bead off road as it's so exposed.

That's if they'll even seat on that wide a rim.

My old mate the tyre fitter had to use tubes overnight to force a 265 bread out to an 8" rim, or the big blaster thingy and try and blow them out to seat.

So hold on, are we saying that even a 265 is too narrow for an 8 inch rim?

[Tombie]

So hold on, are we saying that even a 265 is too narrow for an 8 inch rim?

Yes, a 265 is for 7”

[rick130]

So hold on, are we saying that even a 265 is too narrow for an 8 inch rim?Sometimes, yes.
We often struggled seating 265's on GU Patrol rims.
GQ's weren't an issue as they were 7's

[Tombie]

Wheel and Tyres standards sets the min/max/recommended wheel width.

[Graeme]

So hold on, are we saying that even a 265 is too narrow for an 8 inch rim?
It depends on the particular tyre including the profile. P265/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour is listed as suited for 7.5" - 9.5" rims.

[Tombie]

It depends on the particular tyre including the profile. P265/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour is listed as suited for 7.5" - 9.5" rims.

That’s an 18” tyre Graeme.

We’re talking 16”

[Graeme]

I hadn't seen any reference to rim diameter but have since spotted the vehicle group.

[Landy Red]

Well if I'm honest, when I got my tax return balanced I considered getting some new rubber, down sizing etc. .. but that was after a day driving around on the road. Today, i whent up the bush. It's been raining here non stop for the last three days, so it was wet, steep and muddy and great. Lets just say I no longer want to swap my 285 mts for 265 ats. What was I thinking!. I do however intend to fix the leaky gutter and replace the door seals.