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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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like the title says. whats the biggest widtch wheel i can run up front without poking. I would like to run 18x10.5 or 11s up front and 18x12's or 12.5 out back. will this be possible without poking, rubbing or any sort of problems?
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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I think ROME has 12.5's in rear and had to modify part of suspension and inside fender well . 11's should fit in front.
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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You could poke no matter what size wheels you run.
People do it everyday. :lol: :yesnod: :rofl: :lolg: :party:
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Default Re: biggest width without poking? (88 L98)

I'm running 18x10.5 all the way around on my '90. Fronts fit fine!
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