radicalrev

iTrader: (2)

Is it still safe to do 80+ mph on full load stretching 215 on 9" wheel?

Thanks.

acefalcon2

iTrader: (20)

not very.... 215 max reco is 8.5... but i'm not sure

radicalrev

iTrader: (2)

Yeah spec says that max width is 8.5, but I am sure you VIP guys broke the factory recommended spec anyways...

Jedidiah

iTrader: (1)

Thats a good stretch.. depends on who you ask, but for me I would run a 225/35 on a 9, unless you need to get as much stretch as possible to reach your fitment goals.

radicalrev

iTrader: (2)

I am actually on 225/35, doesn't really stretch that much...i still rub but since the tires are damaged, i was thinking of just switching to 215/35. It is cheaper too. LOL

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

as long as it's an xl-rated tire you'll be fine.

dboyz85

iTrader: (2)

I was riding on 215/35/19 falken 452's on a 9" rim, they were fine on the freeway but the stretch is so much that the tires bubbled up in the first month.

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

That's why you don't buy Falkens. They like to bubble.

shonn

iTrader: (1)

Should be fine. I'm rollin on 235/19/35s' all the way around on 9s' and 10s'.

[ant]

depends on your tyre brand. What brand do you have now? maybe you could just get a narrower 225/35. most people run 225/35 on a 9, the japanese run a lot of stretch so it is quite common reading through VIP mags to see 215/35 on 9s up front, but i would say it is pushing it. As you say, load ratings and such are getting to the edge. You would want to be careful of tyre pressures.
But as i say what brand are you on now, cause tyres such as Nexen stretch a lot for their widths.

radicalrev

iTrader: (2)

Thanks guys, I decided to go for 225/35 instead. Couldn't take the risk.

Tech&Rides

I have a 225/35/19 on a 19x9.5 and should have run a 215. No sweat! I am running a 235/35/19 on a 19x10 rear and it looks good.

AME_VIP

iTrader: (2)

225/35/19 Falken ST115 on 19x9.5 was hardcore. I think I put a coin between the flange and the tire. The same size FK452 wouldn't be that bad... but of course if you look at it funny you will get a sidewall bulge or three. lol

5t341th

iTrader: (16)

i've done 215 on a 9. stretch was sick with toyo proxies4
but that was with 40 series sidewall