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Biggest Rear Tires?

Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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I was wondering what the biggest tires you can fit on a FD? I currently am running 275, could you fit 305-315's? I don't want to start breaking thinks either so I might just keep what I have and deal with the wheel spin. Just curious.
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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285s on aftermarket rims are the widest most run without fender flares.
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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315's you need coil overs and trailing links, plus you need to either roll the rear fenders or cut the lip off.



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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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i fit 305/40/16 on a bone stock car!
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jun 2 2003, 08:49 AM
i fit 305/40/16 on a bone stock car!
Stock rims?!?
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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THATS CRAZY WIDE VOSKO
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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yeah stock rims
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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I have a Re wide body so I should be able to fit 315 then?
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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hell yeah even 335's !
Old Jun 2, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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why not, then I will probaly break my diff/ axles..... oh well I guess they weren't strong enough!

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