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225 Wide Tires Anyone?

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  • SweetSandMan
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    • Jan 2013
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    #31
    I have a set of 16x8 wheels in my basement waiting for spring to come and I am debating putting 225s on. It'll either be 215/45 or 225/45. The options on the 215/45 are limited so that's the only reason I've really been looking at 225s.
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      • Abnormalradio13
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        • Nov 2013
        • 216
        #32
        Originally posted by SweetSandMan
        I have a set of 16x8 wheels in my basement waiting for spring to come and I am debating putting 225s on. It'll either be 215/45 or 225/45. The options on the 215/45 are limited so that's the only reason I've really been looking at 225s.
        yea the only thing for 215 are the togo r888s
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          • shagghie
            • Aug 2011
            • 3921
            #33
            Originally posted by Abnormalradio13
            yea the only thing for 215 are the togo r888s

            Old thread, but noticed this was wrong. The stupid Falken Azenis are only thing in 215/45/16. :-)
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              • ManOfStealth
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                • Jan 2015
                • 317
                #34
                Take a look at all the specs on the tires. Tire tread width will range an inch or so even if they are the same tire aspect and ratio. The 205/45/16 GFG G-Force Sport Comp-2 has a tire width of 8" while the same size tire in the Sumoto HTR Z II has a tread width of 6.9". So maybe your 215 might be as wide as a 225 in the right tire choice.

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                  • shagghie
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 3921
                    #35
                    Originally posted by ManOfStealth
                    Take a look at all the specs on the tires. Tire tread width will range an inch or so even if they are the same tire aspect and ratio. The 205/45/16 GFG G-Force Sport Comp-2 has a tire width of 8" while the same size tire in the Sumoto HTR Z II has a tread width of 6.9". So maybe your 215 might be as wide as a 225 in the right tire choice.

                    Randall
                    truth... R888's and A048's both run much wider than people think...they order them and then are like .... whoa. Meanwhile the infamously awesome RE-71's run realllly narrow for a semi slick, but as a result, they are great in the water for such a track-oriented tire.
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                      • Klasse Act
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                        • Apr 2014
                        • 1459
                        #36
                        Originally posted by nilfinite
                        What's the widest tire you guys would recommend for the Abarth? 205? 215?

                        I run a 215 width tire on my stockers and had to trim a little bit from the drivers side rear wheel well, yeah you heard me right, REAR!
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                          • BigDaddySRT
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                            • Jul 2012
                            • 2011
                            #37
                            225/45R17 Hoosier A7

                            Get your cutting torches out!!!!

                            Don't forget your going to need front wheel spacers and longer stud bolts.
                            Depending on how much negative camber you run up front will determine how wide a spacer you need.
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                              • Gsabarth
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                                • Jul 2016
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                                #38
                                I am running the Pogea racing rims 18 inch 8 inch wide. 215/35-18 Nitto neoGen. All is well except when you make a hard cut like backing out of a parking spot I definately hear a rub. Also thought I heard rear scuff or rub on a dip in the roadway. I love the rims but now I don't think I can lower the car because I'm worried it will make matters worse. When I bought them from madness they told me there were no clearance issues at all and I see someone running the same set on a lowered car. I just don't want any trouble.
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