Tires: Converting from 8R19.5 to 225/70R19.5
I received an email from a lurker who asked about converting from an 8R19.5 to a 225/70R19.5. Rather than answer this question again and again, I'm posting this as a resource. Would the moderator(s)...
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Page 47 of this Accuride Catalog explains "spacing."
Basically, you have to find the center of the Rim Width of both rims. Then put them face-to-face (as if mounted on the dual rear setup) and then measure the distance between both centers. It is NOT the gap between the wheel rims or the "cheeks" of the tires. For example, a 10" Spacing might result in 3" between rim edges and 1-1/2" between the widest part of the tires.
Basically, you have to find the center of the Rim Width of both rims. Then put them face-to-face (as if mounted on the dual rear setup) and then measure the distance between both centers. It is NOT the gap between the wheel rims or the "cheeks" of the tires. For example, a 10" Spacing might result in 3" between rim edges and 1-1/2" between the widest part of the tires.
