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NEED HELP 36 offset with 215-45-16 on an ek hatch

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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Default NEED HELP 36 offset with 215-45-16 on an ek hatch

I am buying some wedssport wheels 16x7 36 offset i want to use a set of falken
rt 615s 215-45-16 but i am not sure if it will rub nasty there going on a 96 EK hatch thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Default Re: NEED HELP 36 offset with 215-45-16 on an ek hatch (FUPAH8TR)

Probably. Either way, that size is too big for a '96 Hatch. You should be getting 205/40-16. You can get the Azenis in that size, and they're a bit cheaper, too.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Thanks i just want to get the widest tire i can for grip
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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The 205/40-16 Azenis will grip just fine. And you won't lose acceleration the way you will with the larger 215/45-16.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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sounds good thanks for all the help
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