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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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245/40's with Tein S-Tech Springs-- Is it possible?!?

Anyone have that setup? Would it be too big/create unneccessary rubbing on the inside of the fender? Is there any reason for me not to go to this setup? If someone has pics, I'd greatly appreciate a look. Gracias. :D

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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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I have those springs. My tires are 235/35 front and 265/30 in rear on 19in rims. I have no rubbing issues at all.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Question still applies...

Bump...

Can anyone else offer experience with this matter? I'm still on stock wheels, and am looking at 245/40's. Already have Tein S-Techs installed.

Thanks.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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you can use 275/35 on 9.5" wheels and not rub, try to search next time
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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Yeah, i searched. Not looking for that. 245/40's on stock wheel.

Thanks, though.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:01 AM
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oki buddy..
re-read what TEAM said..if 275 on a 9.5 can fit ... then by all meand 245/40 will fit... even if you slammed the car!!

trust me..
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Okay, I got it figured out now...

Thanks, gents. I spent a few minutes playing around with a tire size calculator; got some gray areas cleared up. 245/40's it is. Guess I'm a little hesitant about getting different tire sizes after recently replacing stock truck tires with larger ones. Had to pull out the dremel & saws-all for that one.

MD

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