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Anyone running 215/40/16s?

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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 09:37 AM
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Default Anyone running 215/40/16s?

I am thinking about slapping some 215s on 16 inch Rota Circuit Eights. Anyone have a problem with rubbing with a 42 offset? I know the fenders have to be rolled to some extent.

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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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I'm running 215/40x16" Kumho 712s on 16x7.5" the only problem is your speedo will be off and at 80mph my rpms are at 4500rpms. But works for me
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks, so no problems rubbing then? Have you tried the Azenis in 215s? How far off is the speedo?
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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Default Re: Anyone running 215/40/16s? (brasilracing)

I don't know if this helps but I run 215/55/16 aziens. They rubbed in the back till I rolled the fenders (or hit with mallet as I like to call it)

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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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i'm runnin 215/40/16s on enkei RS6's...yes, i know everyone and their f*ckin mother has these rims, but mine are at least powdercoated black. Only problems with rubbing i've had is the front whenever i'm takin a really sharp turn at low speed, or hitting a weird bump sometimes at and off angle. My next tires will be 205/45's though. less rubbing and more sidewall.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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Nope no rubbing with my setup now. I had the 215/45x16" Azenis on last year and they rubbed llike mad with a 1" drop. They should be labelled 225/45x16" or even 235/45x16" they are WIDE tires.

I'm running on 205/50x15" Azenis now for my competition tires.
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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Nope no rubbing with my setup now. I had the 215/45x16" Azenis on last year and they rubbed llike mad with a 1" drop. They should be labelled 225/45x16" or even 235/45x16" they are WIDE tires.

I'm running on 205/50x15" Azenis now for my competition tires.
Did you roll the fenders for the 215 Azenis? I would like to run the Azenis, instead of the kumhos.
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 04:23 AM
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Yup tried everything. I ended up putting in some spring spacers to keep the suspension from compressing too much and they worked but the ride sucked. So I sold the tires to my friend and went with 205/50x15" Azenis.
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I don't know if this helps but I run 215/55/16 aziens. They rubbed in the back till I rolled the fenders (or hit with mallet as I like to call it)
Did you type that right?? 215/55-16 is a HUGE tire (a full 2" larger in diameter than stock)! My mom's Avalon's 205/65-15 tires are the same diameter as those.
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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Yeah that's right. And with these huge *** tires and the new motor that has the rev limiter set at 8000rpm I don't need no third gear. I think I'm hitting 75mph in 2nd now.

And that is the right size. And they work awesome once I got it to quit hitting the back fender. I was within 2 seconds of FTD at the last autocross I ran at.
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