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  1. 03-30-2010, 07:19 PM #21
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    yup i have 225's on my 8" wheels and they're no where near stretched......they used to have 215's and even that wasn't much of a stretch
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  2. 03-30-2010, 08:03 PM #22
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    lower it.
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    So 225s will be good then? Alright cool, thanks for your help guys. And for everyone who said it already, I know, I need to lower it! Lol
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    LOWER IT! lol jk
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  5. 04-11-2010, 09:31 PM #25
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    Alright, just put on some 215/45/r17 high performance all weather tires, and...

    They don't rub!!

    Thanks for all the help again guys
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    pics! I wanna see how the stretch looks.. or lack thereof

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  7. 04-11-2010, 09:57 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by beam514 View Post
    pics! I wanna see how the stretch looks.. or lack thereof
    haha yea me too


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  9. 04-26-2010, 01:22 AM #29
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    sorry guys, i'll post pics up tomorrow!
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    you better lol

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    I'm running with 235/45/17's and I fixed my clearance issue by rolling the fenders. It was a fairly simple process to keep a nice wide tire.
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  12. 04-26-2010, 07:36 PM #32
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    Alright, here are the pics I promised, lol. As you can see, the stretching isn't bad at all. Problem solved



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  13. 04-27-2010, 03:36 AM #33
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    thats nothing!!!!! lol

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    so why did u go w/ 215? 225 would have cleared easily just like we told u it would. wider really is better.
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    Because the 225s were $200 more for some stupid reason? Lol.
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    Btw I'm plasti dipping my rims this week! Gonna be sick
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    how much did you pay for all 4?

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    how much did you pay for all 4?
    $400 with alignment
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    mmm looks nice. Now I know I can slap my 215's on some Evo wheels lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by beam514 View Post
    mmm looks nice. Now I know I can slap my 215's on some Evo wheels lol
    235's are they way to go. That's what I went with.
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