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is anyone running a 255/40/17 on an 8.5" ET35 wheel on a lowered S4?

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Old 11-27-2006, 05:16 PM
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trying to see how bad this will rub. 17x8.5 SSR comps with those tires. my ride height is 24.75F/25.0R
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whats the overall diameter on those? and did u get a set of Comps???
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mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe =D
rolling diameter is damm near stock
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when you turn or hit a bump!
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I think Matt (SmokinS4) was running 255s in the front. Might need spacers, though.
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Default if diameter is a hair smaller than stock, i think you'd be fine....if slightly bigger, "may" rub

<center><img src="http://album9.snapandshare.com/10079/10544/862312o.jpg"></center><p>and damn you!!! I want a set of 17" SSR Comps!!! sooo lovely! I picked up a set of 17" OZ Cronos (ala MarkP) to make do =P

PS. now that i think about it....they will DEF RUB and you should just sell the Comps to m3 8^)
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LOL
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Default 255/40/17 same rolling diameter as 255/35/18's. They will rub without fender rolling. May need

to raise up a bit. My setup is about 25.5F with rolled fenders and 255's and 8.5 ET35 wheel.

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me, 255/40/17 toyo on 8.5 SSR comp,fender rolled ,25 1/8 front ,25 3/8 rear ,no rub
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you think youd rub at the height im at?


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