Tires
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Re: Tires
Originally posted by 2ndGen.rocket
on my 86 GXL, if i put 225/50's in the front, will they rub at all? or will i have enough clearance. they are on 16 inch wheels
on my 86 GXL, if i put 225/50's in the front, will they rub at all? or will i have enough clearance. they are on 16 inch wheels
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Ho's and Cadillac Doors
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yeah they are 16x7 Konig Monsoons. I already figured im pushing it with trying to squeeze 225's on there, i just want to make sure they dont rub. thanks.
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Just a word of caution if they are 40mm offset, like the factory. Certain brands will rub. I had Yokohama's that rubbed ever so slightly, ground away a little suspension then ok. I had Michelin's that were extremely wide...Hit before the rim was even flush against the hub.
#5
Originally posted by Turbonut
Just a word of caution if they are 40mm offset, like the factory. Certain brands will rub. I had Yokohama's that rubbed ever so slightly, ground away a little suspension then ok. I had Michelin's that were extremely wide...Hit before the rim was even flush against the hub.
Just a word of caution if they are 40mm offset, like the factory. Certain brands will rub. I had Yokohama's that rubbed ever so slightly, ground away a little suspension then ok. I had Michelin's that were extremely wide...Hit before the rim was even flush against the hub.
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Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
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No, stock '89TII with stock wheels. Some less expensive tires (cheaper) are made with a narrow cross section even though 225 x 50's.Now running Toyo Proxes 215 x 55 and 235 x 50's. I know slightly taller, but wanted to keep OD even (ABS), but fill out wheel wheels. Right now I have polished American Racing Aero's on the car, and they're a few mm closer to the suspension...Hence the 215 & 235.
Just as an example 225 x 50 cross section varies from Dunlop 8.9" to Bridgestone 9.4".As you can see that's .5" (1/2") difference-or 1/4" per side. I looked very quickly at specs on Tire Rack site.
Just as an example 225 x 50 cross section varies from Dunlop 8.9" to Bridgestone 9.4".As you can see that's .5" (1/2") difference-or 1/4" per side. I looked very quickly at specs on Tire Rack site.
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