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Old 05-20-2009, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Starfury
I'd recommend rolling your fender lips for optimum clearance.

Look at a set of BFG Traction T/A tires, P205/65R15 front, P215/65R15 rear. Traction T/A's will handle very well, work very well in the rain, and will be stickier than what you've got. If you get lucky, they may actually fit under your car without rolling the fender lips.
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Old 05-21-2009, 08:20 AM
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You shouldn't need to roll your fenders for that size tire.

I have 215 in the front on mine with 1 inch drop springs and have no issues.

Also, you don't need 15x8 wheels for the rear for 215s. This setup will make the tire look too narrow for the rim. I would run the 15x7 all around even if the rear is a 215.
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Old 05-21-2009, 09:34 AM
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Erm, good point. Forgot to mention that. I couldn't find a good set of tires offered in both 205 or 215 for the front and 215 or 225 for the back.
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Old 05-21-2009, 04:39 PM
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But my 3.75" backspace is still wrong for my 15x7's, right?

I should have the same wheel dimensions, but have a 4.25" backspace, front and back, and have 205-65-15 front tires, and 215-65-15 back tires?
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Old 05-21-2009, 08:37 PM
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Correct. Should clear just fine.
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Starfury
Correct. Should clear just fine.

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