Difference between 255/35/18 vs 265/35/18?

[djrazr]

What's the difference between the two on a 9.5 inch wheel? Offset of the wheel is 17
Is it that much of a difference as far as rubbing is concerned? How much wider is a 265 vs 255?

thanks

[trsilvias13]

265 - 255 is 10mm
and unless your tires mount is stupidly offset - it mean an extra 5mm per side.

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[gsxr141]

it also depends on the brand. i went from michelin pilots in a 265/35/18 to a continental the same size and i have a little fender rubbing. you will need to pull the rear fenders some either way.

[gunmetalr32]

come over and see me my name is adrian i work at americas tire co. in oxnard ca. i can help you out.

[jspaeth]

265 - 255 is 10mm
and unless your tires mount is stupidly offset - it mean an extra 5mm per side.

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Actually it's an extra 5 mm per side independent of anything else!

[dawagarage]

10mm = .39"
5mm = .196" increase/decrease each 'side'
however, theyll be taller so that might concern you.
so 255/35 has a sidewall of about 3.5" while
265/35 has a sidewall of 3.65". doesnt sound like much to me
but perhaps something you should consider? youll probably be alright though
im jus tryin to cover all aspects

[GripTerror]

And one is a taller tire one is a shorter tire.

[HYPNOTIK]

Wheel 1
18x9.5 ET 17
BackSpace 150 mm (5.9'')
Tire size 255/35-18
Section width 255 mm (10'')
Sidewall 89 mm (3.5'')
Tire diameter 635 mm (25'')
Circumference 1994 mm (78.5'')
Revs per mile 807.1
Speedometer Assuming that this is OEM tire and speedometer readings are correct

Wheel 2
Wheel size 18x9.5 ET 17
BackSpace 150 mm (5.9'')
Tire size 265/35-18
Section width 265 mm (10.4'')
Sidewall 93 mm (3.7'')
Tire diameter 643 mm (25.3'') 8 mm (1.3%) taller.
Circumference 2019 mm (79.5'')
Revs per mile 797.1
Speedometer When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 60.8mph (97.9km/h): 1.3% faster.
Package is 5 mm (0.2'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars.
Package will stick out 5 mm (0.2'') farther. Acceptable for most cars.
Will fill out the wheelwell by extra 4 mm. Almost no difference