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Old Jul 3, 2013, 02:29 AM
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Beefier tires on gsr wheels?

Hi thar! So it's that time to get new set of tires for my evo x.
It's 99.9% daily in its life here in the northeast, so as far as what tires to get its going to be all season.
I just want to know the beefier size to get that doesn't need to roll fenders or get spacers.Im currently lowered on tein springs I almost forget to mention. Right now I'm still on stock yokos that came with the car. Thanks!
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On an 8.5 rim 245s (or even 235's) are really the right tire size. You can get away with 255's, although unless they have a stiffer sidewall I don't think the handling is going to feel as good.
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Largest I would go is 255/40-18 as 265's may rub under the right conditions.
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Thanks guys appreciate it.
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I'm also lowered on Tein S-Tech and currently running 255/35/18. No rubbing issues, but I wouldn't go any wider, just my two cents.
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Any pics gotkamote?
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I've seen ppl run 275 slicks on evo X wheels.
Here u go, scroll down

http://www.socalevo.net/threads/2118...o-and-rim-size
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I ran 265/35 hankook rs3s on my Evo 10 wheels on my 8.

It was perfect.
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The question is what size tires can be jammed onto OE wheels on an Evo X without fender rolling or spacers. No more posts about Evo X wheels on 8s and 9s, please.
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