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Old 02-01-2007, 08:46 AM
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225/55/17 Continentals.. 17 x 7.5 ET48.. Are these specs kosher?
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You'll likely need front spacers with that offset. Tire size of 225 45 17 is better.
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bleh.. im not going to "force" them on my car
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Thank you for the response!
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Default They might work w/o but dicey. I'm running A8 17x8 et48 wheels and no spacers for the rears but...
8mm needed up front. H&R spacers from ECS Tuning are reasonable.
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