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Will 235/45/18 tire for a 1999 a6 fit without rubbing... rim is 18x8.5... stock suspension...

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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Default Will 235/45/18 tire for a 1999 a6 fit without rubbing... rim is 18x8.5... stock suspension...

have 235/40/18 on now.. looking for a bit taller sidewall......or better yet whats the biggest tire I can get on there without rubbing......TIA....
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Its over 26 inches tall, may rub from what we've heard/seen.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&amp;url=/tires/index.jsp">Tires</a></li></ul>
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I had the same question but with a 235 40 18 tire... I just picked up the same car (01 a6 2.8). would the 40 series give the extra clearance? thanks.
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