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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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what size tire should i use for 15x8
any suggestions would be excellent.....thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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if its on an em2, i wouldnt suggest anything over 225/45's.

a 215/45 or 215/50 would work.

Also, what 15x8 rim are you going to put on the car, there's only a handfull of 15x8's i can think of with FWD offsets.


Modified by B18a_CRX at 6:11 AM 8/30/2006
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Anything over 215 will require a fender roll, if you plan on lowering your car.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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use a baseball bat and roll your fenders that way if you have to. ghetto rig FTW! lol
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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I did that, i regret it . i had to do it to fit my 225/40/18.

the paint cracked all over, i have to get it repainted or else it'll start to rust .
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