Need Input: 215/35 on a 8.5

I know that these are not the most welcomed threads, but I need people's input who daily their rides extensively.

I'm on coils and the only way I can get lower in the front is to stretch my tires more.  If I go lower on a 225/35 I will be flaking paint off the top edge of my fender due to them being cut.

[U]Scenerio is this:[/U]  I'm in sales and drive between 2500-3000 miles / month.  I typically carry passengers, and the roads in Dallas (like everywhere) are covered in potholes and uneven pavement.  I also sometimes drive on dirtroads that can be covered in debris due to my office being near a landfill.

The other issue is the weight bias in the front with the engine.  Obviously it increases the impact of the wheels going over uneven services at speed.  So far, I have never had a problem with 225/35's.

[U]So with that said, the question is:[/U]
[B]
Am I dramatically increasing my chance at tire failure or bending a rim rolling on a 215/35 on a 8.5 or only marginally increasing my risk?  [/B]

I could care less about ride quality, but safety and avoiding a blowout or bent rim is my concern.

[I]** Sorry for the long winded post... I would really appreciate real world feedback, from those who have experience driving extensively vs. those who drive short distances or only use their cars on the weekend.**[/I]

Ben

I had 195/40-16 on my 9" wide wheels and I drove it everyday from 90 - 150 miles over bumpy roads and bad freeways.  I never went offroad though.

Granted these aren't 35 profile, I'd say you'll be fine, just bump the tire pressure up another 5 psi

Really appreciate the input man.  That is the type of feedback I was looking for.
 
 
Anyone else?  Really would appreciate a few others responding.

most people on here will tell you that is not much of a stretch at all, and you wont be risking much anything, other than getting bends easier. but thats all 35 or 40 series anyways.

Going from 225/35 to 215/35 isnt that big of a deal. Going from 255 to a 195 could be though.=)

Not sure if we are talking about 16", 19" or what.  I ran Falken ST115 215/35/19 on 19x8.5 daily driven.  I wouldn't do it again.  Small diameter and very little sidewall.