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Old 02-23-2004, 08:05 PM   #1
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Default whose got some wide tires on a B5?

wider is better so lets see it. Anyone with 255/40/17s? These might work with some camber alteration.
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Old 02-23-2004, 11:57 PM   #2
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Default I have 225/45/17's, and I rub...pretty bad.

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Old 02-24-2004, 04:31 AM   #3
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Default 225/45R17 on 17X8 wheels, lowered 1.5". I get some rub on hard corners.

Very slight rub on very hard corners.
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Default Liam's running 245 something or other..

I've seen 255/35/18's in back, but only on frontraks running a staggered setup.
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Old 02-25-2004, 02:18 PM   #5
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Default how about with some camber?

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these are test fitted 255s from an A6 4.2
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