[Mk2 Turbo] WIDE TYRES..

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thai boxer
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[Mk2 Turbo] WIDE TYRES..

Post by thai boxer »

Hi guys,

Soz if this has already come up, but whats the widest tyre size you can get on rev2 Tubbys in a 35/18 profile without any damage??
245?? 255??

Thanx!! :wink:

Gregg.
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Re: [Mk2 Turbo] WIDE TYRES..

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Depends on offset and alloy width......


I run 215/35 18 on 7.5j @ 45et and i rub at the front.
nutter

Re: [Mk2 Turbo] WIDE TYRES..

Post by nutter »

I run 225/35/18s on the rear. I've heard you can run 245/35's but a slight bit of arch fettling would be required. In fact since fitting my koni setup the rear of my car is sitting a bit lower and the inside of the arches are rubbing against the top of the tyre.....
thai boxer
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Re: [Mk2 Turbo] WIDE TYRES..

Post by thai boxer »

Nice one cheers guys. I'm currently running 215/35/18 front and 225/35/18 rear with a 35 offset and 7.5 width (I think).

Thanx. :wink:
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