I have a 00' tt the wheels and tires i have on the car now were not originaly bought for the car so there is some rubing, when i cut the wheel completely and when its heavy ovr bumps... anyway, the car has 235/45 R18's on all for and im looking to correct the problem with smaller tires. my question is, has anyone ever had stretched tires, like putting 225 on a 9 diamater rim? ive seen this but am curious how it works, how it handles, and what kind of problems it creates.... THANK YOU for your input

 

Sounds like your problem is more likely the offset of the wheels, or a suspension issue. 225-245 tires should fit 9" wheels. Don't screw around with something that isn't designed for the car.

 

i would say running 225's on 9" width is the absolute max. imo, i'd say 235's

 

I don't approve of stretch tires.

 

im running 255s in the back and 225s in the front. I love the way the wider rear tires look