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275 on 8 inch? No way...

245/40/18 yes, 255 at most.

On 19" what's the widest tyre on 8" rim? Getting conflicting answers as some tyres fit dirrerently from what I've been told.

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I was advised by a few shops not to fit a 255 as it is too wide. So would assume 245/255.

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Widest isn't always the best either, if it stretches the sidewalls too much your going backwards.

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275 on 8 inch? No way...

245/40/18 yes, 255 at most.

This is correct

Widest isn't always the best either, if it stretches the sidewalls too much your going backwards.

Any wider than the above and the tread is curled up at the edges and isnt on the road.

The amount of guys that wanted me to fit 200 width tyres to their sport bikes when I had my shop was incredible. I would go into the spiel about how it gets stretched on a 5.0 or 5.5 inch rim and how it upsets the handling of the bike etc etc . Then at the end of the conversation, they would say "So how much is a 200". I got sick of dealing with the general public. At least now I only have to deal with engineers which at least have half a brain.

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I have met many engineers that don't qualify in that above statement.. They work for the gumbyment.. Just saying..

Back on topic? 255 on 8? Yes? Easy? Tyre dependent?

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Ok figured that was a bit too large for a 8" tyre.

Tyre dependent.....? I put on Federals 595s on the other week and they seem to look smaller than previous tyres (exact same size 245/35/19) Can't remember but the old ones might of had more meat on the sidewall for rim guards?

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Another +1 for Toyo T1 Sports, in the Toyo range they are the top of the tree in terms of their Ultra High Performance street tyres. Fitted them last Saturday and they are QUIET as a mouse and forward and lateral grip is outstanding. I compared them against Pilot Sport and P-Zero Rosso and was sold in to these after having Proxes 4 on the car previously. 245/35/19.

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hmmm I think Kumho KU31's is a goer. Thanks guys....

How much does one expect to pay for these tyres (235/45/17).

Anyone know of a place in SE / Eastern suburbs of Melbourne that sells & fit these at a great price?

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I've scored them for $175 each fitted and balanced in that size. KMart Tyre N Auto.

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