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Has anyone ran 225/45/16s on a NA before?

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Old 02-05-2007, 12:04 AM
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Default Has anyone ran 225/45/16s on a NA before?

I'm looking into new tires and have been thinking of going wider. I run 205/45/16s lowered with no problems but I'm concered that if I go bigger I'll rub and have to raise it. I'd hate that.
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Yea, that is what I just purchased (Hankooks). You will need to beat in your fender liners a bit and some of the tabs, but that should be it.
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on the front and rear?
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I just had probs with the fronts. I haven't altered anything in the rear.
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Same here. I am running 225/45-16 Hankooks on my lowered '97.

I had some rubbing problems in the front, had to raise the car a little and roll the fenders.
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