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Old 01-22-2009, 07:51 PM
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I would run no wider than a 255

But I would buy some 245/60/15, they are about 26.5 tall and 9.6 wide. I ran some 255/60/15 MT on a set of 10 holes and they fit fine but are 27" tall.
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:26 PM
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Thanks, from what I have calculated I may run 245/55's. That way they are about the same height as what I have now and about the same of the 17" wheel/tire kit I want down the road
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Old 01-31-2009, 07:41 PM
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Well I got the car today and it had a set of 275/60's on the ***!!!! And they are in pretty good shape.
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:30 PM
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Well im digging up this thread....

So it had 275/60/15's on the 15x7 turbines? Did they rub. no quad shocks im assuming?

Thats the size im wanting to run, and pictures?
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:36 PM
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No it doesn't rub as of right now, it is missing the hatch so the car doesn't have the full weight. It clears the quads too.

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/l...snegerRear.jpg

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/l...=RearTires.jpg

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/l...Suspension.jpg
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:39 PM
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that looks good

so they are 275/60/15's

and no spacers, aere the fenders rolled, anything else?

I dont have quad shocks, and if they fit right on, welll thats awesome
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:22 AM
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Nope, the suspension is completely stock and the fenders havn't been touched.....yet. After I get the hatch on it and the drivetrain in it will drop down a good inch at least. I don't like how big they are. But I can't complain, they are almost new tires and came with the car. I only paid $450 for it.
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Old 05-18-2009, 05:00 PM
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I had a set of 275/60s on mine, and they rubbed on bumps and around turns...... But currently, I have a set of 26x10in slicks mounted on some and they work fine...
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Old 05-19-2009, 10:37 AM
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^those are only 26 inches tall though. The 275/60s are 28 inches tall so I would expect them to rub if I was to lower it.
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:16 PM
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Crazy that they fit. They look like ballons though.
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