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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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So, how wide of a tire/wheel can I run on my 2002? Is there a chart someone may have done?


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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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I run 335s without any issues. Any wider and you ll have to modify a little(or a lot)....
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I run 335s without any issues. Any wider and you ll have to modify a little(or a lot)....
335's....... How much do they stick out?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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335's....... How much do they stick out?
Depends on wheel offset. Ill go put them on and take a pic 4u. They re not on the car right now but i don t mind doin it. And ill read the offset. I think they fit perfect. But everyone is different. -Jason
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by intoc6s
I run 335s without any issues. Any wider and you ll have to modify a little(or a lot)....
What is the back space on the wheel and the wheel width?


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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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+53 18x11 They stick out slightly but they have never scratched my car, flung dirt etc. not even once.

I hope these pics are clear....It was starting to rain when i was pulling the car back in the garage. Very dark outside... haha- Here s a pic of my "other" car that i use when im sick of shifting my C5 and my WS6...lol And when i like to blend in better...Ford...lol-Jason
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I run 295's, they dont stick out and dont rub. They are on stock wheels.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Hi...I run 305's on 19 x 11.5 CCW's on the rear..they fit flush with the rear lip and do not rub...could probably go up to a 315 but it would stick out 1/8 - 1/4"..sorry no pics ....
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