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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Default Need some pics of 7.5" rims with 225 tires

Hey guys,
I'm looking to put some 225/45/15's on my 6ul's that I already have. My wheels are 7.5". I'm looking for some pictures of 225 sized tires on 7.5" wheels. I need to see how the side walls look.

Please only ad pics of 225 tires and 7.5" wheels.

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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In for "dudes showing bulge".
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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it will buldge a bit. 225/45/15 on a 15x8 will have a striaght sidewall. (this is with nt01) different brands will differ by a small amount.
Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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I figured it would bulge a little, just really want to see an actual setup.
Old Feb 9, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Here's a good reference for others.

6UL 15x7-7.5-8-9 comparison pics - ClubRoadster.net
Old Feb 9, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Here's a few 225/45/15 R1R's on a 15x7 wheel:





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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Try to find coverage of any scca regional event and look for ST civic hatches or STS miatas. Most guys run the special 195 toyo, but some run 225 kooks or toyos.
Old Feb 9, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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A pic I saw of 225 rs3's on 15x7

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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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I'm seriously loving all the bulging in here
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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^ I wish I could find a picture of the 225/50/15 drag radials I had on my stock 15x6's, that was a tight enough squeeze to get any miata driver all worked up.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tuckermon
Here's a good reference for others.

6UL 15x7-7.5-8-9 comparison pics - ClubRoadster.net
This one is pretty good too

https://www.miataturbo.net/wheels-ti...?t-50923.html=
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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I'm posting my 215/45/16s on 7.5" just because everything is about me.



no power bludge here, flat like I like my men's chests.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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all this bulging is making me want 225's on my 8's
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pdexta
^ I wish I could find a picture of the 225/50/15 drag radials I had on my stock 15x6's, that was a tight enough squeeze to get any miata driver all worked up.
welp here are 225/50/15's V710's on the nb 15x6 bulge-a-rama

(when I use to be fast)
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Ohhh yeahhhhh, that's what I'm talking about.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Any drag radial shots? I'll keep my 15x7's if there is a fatty tire that I can use that doesn't have viagra induce sidewall stiffness.
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