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Old 15 November 2009, 09:15 PM
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will 225/40/18 be ok on a classic
Old 15 November 2009, 09:58 PM
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Yes they will, but you might have rubbing issues, a few people i know had to get the arches rolled
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cheers mate is that just the rear and when thats done is that ok with weight in back and is that standered struts and springs
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Just the back, but it's the spring holder on the strut that's the problem, not the arches. Carefully modded mine with a large hammer and 1/2" drive extension.
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large hammer? u bent the strut holder thing? and half inch drive extension? whats that sorry im a bit simple ha ha
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As said above, just the rear arches have to be rolled
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You need to reduce the profile size to 35.

Then roll the arches. Late Classics came with 205/50 R16. If you increase the wheel size you need to reduce the profile. So, 17's need 225/45/R17 and 18's need 225 35/ R18's.

But P1's where available with 225/35/R18's hope this helps
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Default tyre size 225/40/18 wil it fit?

any more advice fellow scooby drivers??????
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