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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Question 225's too wide?

Hey all, I was wondering if 225 size tires on the rear of my S13 would be too wide. I'm running 205's in the front, but couldn't find the other matching two...(i got these tires free from a shop.)
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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What rims?
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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too wide for what is the question
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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yes please more info so that i may flame you.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Sorry, would they be too wide for the wheel well? They would go on 15x7 rims.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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they'll look sloppy. I think 225 is to fat for 7's.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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I am just going to use the for autox though, do you think they would still be too sloppy? Thanks for the help guys!
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by LandHo_S13
yes please more info so that i may flame you.
FLAMER, FLAME ON!


i'm running:

215/40/17 Front
225/45/17 Rear

on 17x7s
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Originally posted by JDMxDrift
they'll look sloppy. I think 225 is to fat for 7's.
Sloppy??

I'm running 225s on my 6.5" stockers...and they look the same as the factory 205s.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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eww, gross. too bubbly. If i have to get new tires for my stocks i'm goin 195/50.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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wow 225...the most i would go is 205

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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 02:01 AM
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The tire will roll over and result in understeer from what I have been told from two very knowledgable people.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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correct, you have soo much excess rubber that it rolls and flexes. Just because you get wider tires on your stock wheels, doesn't mean your going to get more traction.

And it doesn't look pretty at all....
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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well it also depends on the tire is self
some have stiff side wall while others dont



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