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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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what is the biggest 18" tyre width i can have on a classic 4 door v5r sti with 20mm drop without it catching?



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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Dont quote me but im sure its 225,depends on the offset of the wheel to be honest mate,and also having the arch lips rolled or removed will help bigtime giving another 10/15mm.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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sound i have already ordered the 225 and hving a little arch work done as we speak due to some nice stuff called rust lol,cheers for the info
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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215 is the widest you want to go, 225's do have a tendancy to rub.

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