Crest? Do you mean distort? You would have to be at VERY high speeds for modern radials to do that, especially this size which would not distort any more than stock since the width increase is so small.Michael said:Using this calculator it should fit. The only question seems to be how much would it crest at high speed on the stock rim ?I know someone here must have tried it ?.
http://www.net-comber.com/tirecalc.html
Don't think a 265 width will fit on a 7.5" width rim. 255 may be max.thematrixhasu said:what if they made a 265/50/18 it would be perfect and i would keep everything stock if any one sees any 265/50/18 please tell me.
Very likely not...especially with that short a sidewall...that and I would not like the stresses put on a tire's sidewall that would be more in the 60 range and that wide.E55 KEV said:Don't think a 265 width will fit on a 7.5" width rim. 255 may be max.![]()
I agree. The stock ratios are correct for cornering, braking and acceleration. The Conti self seal is not my tire of choice, though. I will be going to a better tire come spring.II kings 9:20 said:Well guys, ideally for cornering, sidewall flex regardless of profile you want to maintain a high rim width to tire ratio (.85 or better no definite rules) used in racing and street. e.g. stock 225 is 8.858". a 7.5" wheel/8.858=0.84 in other words 84%, not bad. A 255 on stock wheels gives a ratio of only 74% kind of like running in a shoe that is too big with your foot flopping around. Imagine a 225 on an 8" wheel, 90.3%, outstanding, quick crisp reflexes. The new Mustang has a ratio of 86% and Acura TSX 82% for comparison.
If you want a 4x4 truck tire.300_kid said:Discount/America's Tire offers up to size 255 for the OEM rims.
http://www.americastire.com/dtc/findTireSection.do?vid=008784&yr=2005&rc=CALINT
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