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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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Wheel question

Maybe im retarded and search doesnt like to work for me but will 15x7 inch wheels with 205 series tires fit on a gsl w/o rubbing?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:47 AM
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yes.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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no problem, I'm running 205 in front, 215 in the back
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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And im stupid i ment 17x7
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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I am running 205/40/17 in front and 215/45/17 in the rear. I could not use the 215/45/17 in the front, the tires get stuck on the coil spring. So i have about 5 mm of clearance between the tire and the coil spring now.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by thedonn007
I am running 205/40/17 in front and 215/45/17 in the rear. I could not use the 215/45/17 in the front, the tires get stuck on the coil spring. So i have about 5 mm of clearance between the tire and the coil spring now.


do you have any rubbing during hard cornering? is your car lowered? if so, how far and with what springs? thanks
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