Widest tires on stock rims

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05-22-2012, 03:26 PM

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When I bought my first S the previous owner put 275/40/17 in the rear on a 2004. They would rub on hard corners haha.

I had the same experience when I bought my S, lol.

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05-22-2012, 04:06 PM

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My fronts(235/45-17) don't but I think the rear can rub with the wrong alignment, but maybe someone with more info will chime in here. The post that showed the 265/40-17 out back had his car lowered 2" I think, so if your on stock springs that should give you more room.

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Yeah I'd be interested in hearing more on the 265/40-17 in the rear as well. If stock suspension comes with no rubbing and no need to roll fenders, I will highly consider this, as I need new tires soon

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05-22-2012, 04:12 PM

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275/40/17 Mickey Thompson ET Street

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05-22-2012, 10:02 PM

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what about an ap1?

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05-23-2012, 04:26 AM

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Don't overlook the Wheels & Tires subforum.

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05-23-2012, 05:57 AM

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what about an ap1?

I ran 255's on my AP1 rear wheels without issue

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05-24-2012, 01:31 AM

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what about an ap1?

I ran 255's on my AP1 rear wheels without issue

hmmmm interesting... Any difference? I've been thinking about getting some 17' wheels lately (Cant freakin decide!!!)
Anyways, I've always thought of wider tires but never dared lol

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