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Old 02-26-04, 12:17 PM
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245s on 7.5 wide rim?
I have Borbet Type S wheels in 16x7.5, I want to run 225 up front and 245 in the rear, will 245s be ok on my rims?
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245s will be fine on a 7.5, I wouldnt go any bigger though.
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thats fine...should actually look really nice too
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thanks guys my tired are bald so i'll be gettin em really soon i bet i'll notice a huge difference when i get 245s to replace my 205s and put in the gxl posi i have
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yeah I just put 245s on my 16x7.5s in the rear and it makes the car look so much meaner!!
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check the tire manufactures website, it will say allowed rim size for that specific tire.
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i run 245's on the stock s5 t2 wheels in back.
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Hell the guy that owned my RX7 put 235's on the phone dials.
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yeah I just put 245s on my 16x7.5s in the rear and it makes the car look so much meaner!!
got a pic?
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Originally posted by SideWindeRx7
i run 245's on the stock s5 t2 wheels in back.
what aspect ratio?? i just ordered new rear tires for mine. 245/45-16.
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245/45/16 is the correct size to use.
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