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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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whats the widest tires i can put on stock 16 inch IROC wheels and have fit the car also??

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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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275s I believe.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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what about the stock 15" rims?

oem p215 65r 15
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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255's are the widest I would go on a 8 inch wide wheel(16x8). Depending on brand, 255's may rub on the front. On 15 x7's 235/60's seem to work the best. 245/60 will work OK, but will rub on the front when you turn all the way.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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ummmmm

can i put 275's on the rear and 245's on the front?
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