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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Default What tires should I get so I don't rub?

I'm getting 18x7.5x32mm rims and want some advice on what tires I should get so I don't rub. I am currently lowered 2.5 inches on TRD coilovers but don't want to have to cut the fender liner or roll my fenders.

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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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1). 18X225X40 tire..
2). Run a little negative camber ~-1 degree
3). roll the rear fenders a little. Can be done with a little patience and a baseball bat.
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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235-35-18 (Safe) 82.25mm profile height
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245-35-18 (This may be pushing it) 98mm height

Measure the distance from the lip of your current wheel to the inner edge of the fender. *(USE METRIC = millimeters, so you can avoid converting back and forth)
Knowing this distance will tell you how tall of a profile on the tire you can go with. If you are currently on 17" wheels take into account that an 18" wheel will add 12.85mm to the profile height of your tire wheel combo.
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thanks guys. i think i'll run with 225/40R18 tires and give it some negative camber!
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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you should go with rubber ones
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jiggadomino
thanks guys. i think i'll run with 225/40R18 tires and give it some negative camber!
225/40/18 should work perfect
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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got the 225/40/18s and i rub bad in the front and a lil on the back..

gonna get an alignment and dial in some camber....
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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i got 215/40/17 in the front. no rub at all 17x7.5 a little tucked.
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