18x8.5 wheels tire size
Wondering to know what is the best tire size for 18x8.5" rims? Many car owners face this tire sizing issue when it comes to finding the right tire size for 18x8.5 rims while the reverse may be also true. Wheelssize.com is here to help you explore the correct tire size for 18x8.5 rims comparing factory vs custom setups as some people want to play it on the safe side while car tuners love to mount aftermarket rollers.
Another common question asked is what would be the biggest tire size you can run on the aftermarket 18x8.5" rims. In our database you can find answers to all these questions as we have stock wheel set-ups recommended by the manufacturers and custom tire sizes fitting on 18x8.5 rims with pics from car enthusiasts that chose to go beyond the factory specs.
For those who had their ride lowered or want to put stretched tires on 18x8.5 rims, we have real life examples from car tuners with photos of the wheel setups. In this case the right tire size for 18x8.5 wheels means the tires do not rub against the suspension.
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What does 18x8.5 rims mean?
The first number is a wheel diameter in inches.
The second one is a wheel width in inches.
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JNC JNC016 18x8.5 30 Hyperblack
Aodhan DS01 18x8.5 35 Gold Chrome
XXR 531 18x8.5 35 PVD Chrome
XXR 531 18x8.5 35 PVD Chrome
Vision Valor 18x8.5 18 Machined Black
Black Rhino Chase 18x8.5 0 Black
F1R F103 18x8.5 38 Bronze
F1R F103 18x8.5 42 Bronze
F1R F103 18x8.5 38 Bronze
F1R F103 18x8.5 42 Bronze
9SiX9 SIX-1 18x8.5 35 Gray
9SiX9 SIX-1 18x8.5 35 Gray
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Aodhan DS06 18x8.5 35 Bronze
Recommended tire sizes for a 18x8.5 rim
This table helps you to find the best tire size for your 18x8.5 rim because it collects the real users' experience from the car forums and wheel manufacturers (the data is taken from their galleries).
| Tire size | Wheel diameter | Popularity |
| LT 35/12.5 R18 | 18.3" | 1% |
| P 145/40 R18 | 22.6" | 1% |
| P 215/30 R18 | 23.1" | 1% |
| P 225/30 R18 | 23.3" | 1% |
| P 205/35 R18 | 23.7" | 1% |
| P 215/35 R18 | 23.9" | 5% |
| P 225/35 R18 | 24.2" | 2% |
| P 205/40 R18 | 24.5" | 2% |
| P 235/35 R18 | 24.5" | 1% |
| P 285/30 R18 | 24.7" | 1% |
| P 215/40 R18 | 24.8" | 7% |
| P 245/35 R18 | 24.8" | 4% |
| P 255/35 R18 | 25.0" | 4% |
| P 225/40 R18 | 25.1" | 26% |
| P 265/35 R18 | 25.3" | 1% |
| P 235/40 R18 | 25.4" | 25% |
| P 275/35 R18 | 25.6" | 1% |
| P 215/45 R18 | 25.6" | 2% |
| P 245/40 R18 | 25.7" | 15% |
| P 255/40 R18 | 26.0" | 1% |
| P 225/45 R18 | 26.0" | 4% |
| P 295/35 R18 | 26.1" | 1% |
| P 235/45 R18 | 26.3" | 1% |
| P 240/45 R18 | 26.5" | 1% |
| P 245/45 R18 | 26.7" | 2% |
| P 255/45 R18 | 27.0" | 1% |
| P 235/50 R18 | 27.3" | 1% |
| P 245/50 R18 | 27.7" | 1% |
| P 235/55 R18 | 28.2" | 1% |
| P 245/55 R18 | 28.6" | 1% |
| P 225/60 R18 | 28.6" | 1% |
| P 255/55 R18 | 29.0" | 1% |
| P 235/60 R18 | 29.1" | 1% |
| LT 245/60 R18 | 29.6" | 1% |
| P 245/60 R18 | 29.6" | 1% |
| P 235/65 R18 | 30.0" | 1% |
| LT 285/65 R18 | 32.6" | 1% |
| LT 275/70 R18 | 33.2" | 1% |
| LT 285/75 R18 | 34.8" | 1% |
As you see this is the biggest tire you can put on a 18x8.5" rim.
What is the widest tire for 18x8.5" rim?
Recommended P tire sizes that fit 18x8.5 rim
| % Width |
35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| 215 | 29 | 42 | ||||||
| 225 | 11 | 158 | 20 | |||||
| 235 | 3 | 157 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 245 | 24 | 95 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 255 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| 265 | ||||||||
| 275 | ||||||||
| 285 | ||||||||
| 305 |
Recommended tire sizes are marked with orange color.
Square boxes with numbers (12) stand for custom car projects. Click the number to browse them.
Recommended LT tire sizes that fit 18x8.5 rim
| % Width |
65 | 70 |
| 275 | 3 | |
| 285 | 1 |
Recommended tire sizes are marked with orange color.
Square boxes with numbers (12) stand for custom car projects. Click the number to browse them.
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