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05-24-2002, 10:29 AM

on the fender. However, the wide SO3s rubbed a little on the inside of the wheel well in the rear about 4 inches in front of the springs. No fender rubbing so I would expect that 225 and 255 would be fine. This is the exact setup I am going with. The story may change with lowering springs however.

05-24-2002, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
SteveL Posts: n/a	Yes, I tried 235/40R18 on 18x8.5 and 265/35 on 18x9.5with the 5 mm pads and they were OK... on the fender. However, the wide SO3s rubbed a little on the inside of the wheel well in the rear about 4 inches in front of the springs. No fender rubbing so I would expect that 225 and 255 would be fine. This is the exact setup I am going with. The story may change with lowering springs however.