How to measure rim width?
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How to measure rim width?
I just bought a set of replica Iroc rims they advertised as 18x8 but when I measured them it read 9 inches instead of 8. My question is I'm I measuring them right or do I have to measure the inside groove of the rim to get 8 inches?
Also what is the widest tire that can be put on a 18x8 rim or a 18x9 rim?
Also what is the widest tire that can be put on a 18x8 rim or a 18x9 rim?
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I'm not sure how they measure rims, but I would guess it's inside grooves because that's where the tire fits, so see what that measurement is.
I'm running 245/45s on a 17x8" rim, but I would do a 
as it's been covered before. 
Originally Posted by lilbowilson
Also what is the widest tire that can be put on a 18x8 rim or a 18x9 rim?
as it's been covered before. 
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