on a gxp would it be safe to run a 255/55/18 tire on our cars?

[painthorsemoe]

I realize that most of the tires I'm going to find are for a truck but I was wondering if I could run a tire this size to protect my 18" rims. I have a railroad track that has ruined set of my rims and I broke one of my stock rims from a pothole. so I was hoping someone would have a clue as to weather I can run these?

[91parkave]

That's really tall man it might rub on the strut but not sure if anything try running lower air pressure 30-32 ish and using more situational awarness

[Scottydoggs]

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...0r16-255-55r18 its larger then the stock size for sure.

[stealthee]

No way it will fit. Stock tires are in the 26.7" tall range. Those would be 29.04" tall. Those are almost small truck tires.

[91parkave]

Guys its a GXP there already 255/45/18 and according to the tire calculator you only gain 2.04mm in diameter so its probably safe to run it after all.

[stealthee]

Guys its a GXP there already 255/45/18 and according to the tire calculator you only gain 2.04mm in diameter so its probably safe to run it after all.

255/45 is 27.03
255/55 is 29.09

So not 2mm, 2" taller

[Scottydoggs]

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...5r18-255-55r18 it still looks to tall. its 2 inches taller.

[91parkave]

My mistake on the mm in yes 2 inches. However given that people run grand Prix's on 20"s it still is feasible. Not practile though by any means imo

[stealthee]

Yeah people run 20's, but they also are running rubber band tires.

[LeadfootCJ7]

Just slow down for the potholes. Houston is terrible and I haven't ever destroyed a wheel or tire yet. I go through shocks more often than I wish, but be more careful driving and you should be fine.

[painthorsemoe]

the pothole i couldnt do anything about. i was going 70 on I-70 following the flow of traffic and when the front end dips on the truck in front of me i tried to slow down but it was too late.. un fortunately my car looks like **** right now with two black rims on front and stocks on the back.. i still have the originals from the front and had all the curb rash that was on them taken off.. so maybe if anyone wants them or the set i may be able to sell them if anyone is interested in them?

[91parkave]

the pothole i couldnt do anything about. i was going 70 on I-70 following the flow of traffic and when the front end dips on the truck in front of me i tried to slow down but it was too late.. un fortunately my car looks like **** right now with two black rims on front and stocks on the back.. i still have the originals from the front and had all the curb rash that was on them taken off.. so maybe if anyone wants them or the set i may be able to sell them if anyone is interested in them?

Pics an price

[painthorsemoe]

Pics an price

what would you offer?

[92builtbird]

Dude, just no.

[l67ss]

Trade for two black 18×8.5 rims?

[painthorsemoe]

wow i cant believe i missed this but what kind?