Re: 18" inch rims and tires?

[dave <dave.leahy@cwix.com>]

Mitch,
Currently I have Toyo FZ4's 215/35/18 on there but will be ditching them in
favor of the SO-2 Pole Position 225/35/18 after the summer.
Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchman <mitchman@owt.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: 18" or 17" rims?


>I've heard that a 205/40/17 will not rub.  I'm not sure what width rim or
>what offset.
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>I don't understand how a 18 x 8 inch rim/tire combo won't rub.  Even with
>the fender lips rolled.  That's a big rim!  I wonder what size tire they
>used?
>
>Mitch
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>>how large can u go with 17 inches without enlarging the wheel well?
>>
>>-Patrick
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