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Old 23 February 2009, 04:16 PM
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Default Will 215/40/17 rub on a classic?

As above really, just about to order a new set of rubber for a set of RB5 wheels and would like to use 215 not 205.
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Old 23 February 2009, 04:35 PM
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no you will be fine i run 215's on mine no probs

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Old 23 February 2009, 04:40 PM
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Brilliant, cheers Nick..
Old 23 February 2009, 04:46 PM
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Is the car been lowered, as my tyres rubbed with 215's on.
Old 23 February 2009, 05:10 PM
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i do have adjustable tein but i dont have it lowered so hopefully it should be fine. fingers crossed....
Old 23 February 2009, 05:20 PM
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Depends how low your going to go really?
Old 23 February 2009, 06:00 PM
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No problems here, I use 17 x 7.5 rims et48
Old 23 February 2009, 06:41 PM
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sorry to butt in, but what about on a classic down about 35mm with 17s?

I have 205/45/17 tyres atm
Old 23 February 2009, 08:42 PM
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215's have been fine on mine too
Old 23 February 2009, 09:13 PM
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mine don't
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