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255 tyre on the rear or 245?

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Old 01-21-2009, 07:24 PM
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Quick question, i have ap2 Lowered on Eibach 1" wondering if i can get away with a 255/35/18 tyre for the rear.. wheel is 18X8.5, 43+ offset. Or should i stick to 245/35/18.. What u guys reckon?


S2000 wheel guide taken from this site:

For the rear:
235 tires: +40 offset minimum (7.5
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i would stick with 245
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With +43 offset you would need to roll the fenders/ plus run -2.5 neg camber in order to use 255 series tires. The above guide by UR UP should help with your decision.
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I agree, with that low of an offset you would need to do some work to make the 255 work.
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