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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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so i just purchased some new wheels and tires but he said i can still change the size of the tire so wat should i go with 225/40/18 nitto neo gen or the 215/40/18 on my trd drop??
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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get the 225's, they fit fine.
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why not the 215's
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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if it fits, a wider contact patch is better.
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well do u think my drop is good or should i drop it down lower??
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what's the size/offset of the wheel they'll be mounted on?

I personally run a 225/40/18 on 18x7.5 enkei RP02's w/ a +48mm offset and tein stech springs with no problems.
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18x7.5 offset=45
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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you can run my springs just fine w/ a 225/40 on that size wheel.

i like the *slammed* look, but the trd drop isnt going to look bad.
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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deffinetly 225
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how do they fit in your wheel well with a 45 mm offset?
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45mm is the same offset as stock

a larger postiive number offset actually sinks the wheels into the wheel wells towards the center of the car. a smaller number is what makes the wheels stick out of the wheel well
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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I know 45 mm is the same as stock, but he has a wider rim.
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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1/2" isn't that much a difference from stock.
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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will the hotchkis lowering kit make the front stick up like the trd drop does i hate that so much it bothers me
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225/40/18 keeps you close to the stock diameter as well, that way you don't throw off your speedometer.
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