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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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So today i picked up a set of 18x9.5" Rota Grid Wheels for my Rsx! I really wanted 17"s but... I got these for a really good deal, welp. problem...
I will be lowering my car 2" with Megan Springs. what tire size will i need to have no rubbing or problems?
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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You can go bigger in the front than the rear. Unless you roll the rear fenders. I would say 245's in the front with 225's in the rear with out rolled fenders. With rolled 235's.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by turbohatchBnuts
You can go bigger in the front than the rear. Unless you roll the rear fenders. I would say 245's in the front with 225's in the rear with out rolled fenders. With rolled 235's.
Okay so if i do 225-35 all around it should clear?
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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u can probably go as wide as 255 on the 17 not sure about 18 but im running 245/45/17 and no problem anywhere except lower back MIGHT need rolling done depends on how long
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Im not sure in the back if 235's will clear on rsx.
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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You'll have to roll with 235's itll rub had to do this on a buddies
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AdammmNJ
You'll have to roll with 235's itll rub had to do this on a buddies
So 215/35 will fit the rear?

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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i think im gonna go with 225/40/18.
think that'll clear?
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