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Old 09-08-2009, 03:30 PM
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I am going to order these wheels in a couple of weeks and I am not sure what size tires to get I am thinking about 315's in the rear but will they fit ok? I have a flowmaster cat back and the pipe already looks close to the tire (245's) also it is my every day driver so I am a little worried about rotating anyone else run this big of tire on an every day diver with no problems? also what size should I get for the front?

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Old 09-08-2009, 03:54 PM
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275 up front and 315 in the rear. Pricey as HELL..

If your tire touches the pipes you can use a spacer I guess.

Nice wheels, I'd get the black with machined lip though.... maybe not. Dunno - they'll look better than the silver starfish wheels though.

EDIT: Holy crap that's a good deal I think - 400 for all 4... Tires will def. cost you more than that.
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:34 PM
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i run 315 nitto drag radials on the back and 275 nitto 555 on the front and i drive the car everyday rain or shine
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Old 09-08-2009, 07:50 PM
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you can tweak the pipes and it will fit fin I have 255/40/17 up front and 315/35/17 on the rear.
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:32 PM
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Did you have to do that to your exhaust? what do you guys think about the anthracite with my car or should I see if they have gun metal, I am really not into the black and chrome cost to much
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Yeah I did it before I got the rims put on the back. I have about 1.5 inches of space between the tire and tail pipe. The Anthracite would look good on your car. You should be good the way it is though.
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Old 09-08-2009, 10:33 PM
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i didnt have to touch my pipes i still have inch and a half between tire and pipe
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Old 09-08-2009, 10:41 PM
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i had to use some maximum motorsports 1/8 spacers in the front and back. the 275 in the front cuz it was hitting the bigger swaybar and for the 315s in the back cuz it was just barely hitting the exhaust pipe
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If tire cost is an issue, just get Sumitomo HTRZ's. You can get all 4, in the correct sizes, for about $400. They won't hook for crap, but are fine for daily driving, and will last a while.
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I like 275-40-17 all around.
Reason is they can be rotated back to front and so on.

315 are nice in rear though, just cant rotate tires.

^^^^PS .. Sumi are decent tire for price if your wallet is thin like mine
Dont recommend for track use
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