Best rim width for BFG R1 225/50/15

[Z3_GoCar]

Bob... you're correct the widest rim in ITR, unless it came stock with something wider, is 8.5". Also, I don't know how BFG's measure up width-wise, but Hoosier 225's are the same width as Toyo Ra-1's in 245. That could explain why Hoosier 225's would go well on a 9" rim.

[Bob Roth]

Thanks for the observation. I measured my 225 50 15 BFG R1 and its about 8.1 inches. I compared it to an old 225 15 14 Hoosier R3 I had which is about 9.1 inches.

I guess that explains why the hoosiers would rub on my del sol's trailing arms while the BFG's don't...... Here's a link to the pictures - https://picasaweb.google.com/theroth...eat=directlink

Here is my dilemma. The BFG's wear really good for endurance racing, maybe twice as good as Hoosiers. Does anybody make a tire that wear's really well that's a true 225+?

[Z3_GoCar]

In that case, I'd say go to a 245 on a 8.5" rim. You'd get the grip of a 225 Hoosier, and the life of the BFG.

[Eagle7]

Widest 15" R1 is 225.

[Drew M]

If you're interested, I have a set of BFG R1's 225/50/15 that I just havent gotten around to putting up for sale yet. Only 2 or 3 weekends on them.