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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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what are the widest tires you can fit on a stock 85 gsl-se
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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Hmmm, on a 5.5 inch rim, I'd say 205/60/14.

Any wider and you have excessive amounts of unsupported sidewall
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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I had 215/40/16 tires with +40 offset wheels, I had plenty of room to clear the fenders, but the offset was coming close to rubbing the front coils.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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my rear winter rims(stock GSL-SE Rims) have 225/60/14 tires with no rubbing issues...My fender is rolled though, since its lowered.
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