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Old 10-01-2008, 05:14 PM
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what is the widest i can go in the rear without rubbing the quad shocks, some say 245's some say 255's, which is it?
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Old 10-01-2008, 05:28 PM
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depends on what rims you are using..if it's the 16 inch pony rims than 245's and 255's my friend had them on his gt vert and around corners the tail pipes would rub occasionally
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Old 10-01-2008, 05:44 PM
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I was using 275's with a 17x9 rim for the rear, 245's up front...all depends on the wheel size....
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Old 10-01-2008, 05:46 PM
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they are 16" rims. is there a big difference in the 225's to the 245's?
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yes a fair amount of width difference but not to extreme
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245's on the stock 16" wheels look nice from the rear....
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Old 10-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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ok lastly what tire is best, im thinking of getting the bfgoodrich kdws or the bfgoodrich g-force sport.
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