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biggest tire on stock rim
i was looking on the wheel threads and couldnt find what would be the biggest tire on a stock svx rim without rubbing?
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
Before you go with a big tire, what trans do you have in it now?
And, yes it is necessary to your decision. If you have a manual transmission, 4.11s or 4.44s it is safer for the drivetrain to install a bigger tire. I have a pretty big set of tires on my son Nick's stock wheels, and they don't rub, (but he has 4.44s.) I will E-Mail him tonight to find out the size.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
I am using 25.6" diamiter tires on my car with no issue even riding on the bumpstops in the rear.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
Are you talking height or width?
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
height right now they are 225/50/16 the parts car came with 225/55/16 i wonder how big in height.
i'm running a 3.54 wrx transmissions
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
I'm thinking the first thing that they will rub on will be the front fender liners when turning full lock.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
thats what i'm wanting to know, what size would be before then
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
I had 215/60 that probably have the same height at 225/55 and had no issues. I believe Tony in Australia was running like 235/65 or something crazy. Granted, he has some pretty unique suspension
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
i'm looking at set of 225/60r16 winter tires for my car which are a really good deal
but will the 60 height be too much?
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
no one knows, You need to fit them to find out.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
No, they'll rub but not horribly, usually only while turning and hitting bumps at the same time or if the spring and shocks aren't up to snuff.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
AND with an almost 2" taller tire you are 7.1% harder on your transmission.
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Re: biggest tire on stock rim
Quote:
Details, details, details.
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