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quick tire question?

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Old 04-24-2008, 12:43 PM
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if i went from a 285/40/17 tire in the rear to a 315/35/17 tire would it lower the back of the car at all from the different height of the tire.
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Old 04-24-2008, 12:56 PM
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If the tires are different heights, then yes
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Old 04-24-2008, 07:06 PM
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Yes, but the difference in tire size between those tires is .3", not really noticeable.
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Old 04-24-2008, 09:38 PM
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you'll be fine as long as you have the correct backspacing and fenderwell clearance
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