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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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What are the widest tires that will fit in the stock 02 coupe wheel well without interference? stock 275/40R18, 18x9.5 rim. About to put on drag radials for strip use and want to go bigger without having problems.
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I have 315's all the way around on mine i have 11 in wide rims on the fount and 12 in wide on the rear they are the CCW classic 3 piece no rubbing and no issues i road race and mine is lowered as far as one can with a full VBP suspension
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Are those 17" front AND rear?
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Have 315s on the rear also on CCW 505A rims 12" wide. Fit PERFECT
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Using the stock 9.5" rims, I would run a 285/35/18 DR.
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