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Old May 21, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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i am running 205/40/17s right now no problem i just bought a set of Bridgestones 215/45/17 im lowered close to 2 inches in front and about 1.75 in back

anyone think ill have any issues or will this be a prime fitment to fill out the wheel well a bit more?

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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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no one runnin these sizes?
Old May 21, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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I have 215/35/18 rims/tires on Tanabe DF210 springs.... no issues.....
Old May 22, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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do they tuck?
Old May 22, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Nope.... have about a thumbs clearance
Old May 22, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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I run that size currently and my passanger side rear rubs the fender lip on large bumps ect. I also have 10mm shims in the rear. Nothing a little rolling won't fix thou...

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put the tires on no issues whatsoever
Old May 23, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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^^told ya.... put a pic up so we can see
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im slammed on progress coilovers, and i had 215/40/17's and had to downsize to a 205. i was rubbing everywhere possible LOL.

i also have Rota d2's, 17x7.5, 38et front, 35et rear.

camber also fixed my problem.
Old May 23, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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yeah i have negative camber up front right now but i got some ingalls to install ive just been too lazy
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ill get a better pic later they look good tho the fronts just bareley tuck really helpped out the gap i had with the 205s they ride like a champ also sooo smooth
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Old May 26, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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looks great.... about the same gap from wheel to fender as mine....
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post a pic
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i need to get some new pictures in but for what i have right now i like this one:

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your backs are way lower than mine
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maybe a little but i have a 35 series tire.... my 18" rim just makes it look lower
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i run 205/40/17 and rear hits every once and while with a light fender roll not sure of the offset but it is stag also on rs*r springs

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