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  1. 04-18-2012 11:20 AM #1
    The Beave
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    Anyone running 245/40/18 on 18x8.5 et35 rims? Just wondering if I'll run into issues

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    going that wide. BTW car is an '02 3.0 sport. Thanks all!
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  2. 04-18-2012 11:22 AM #2
    tiggastylez
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    probably rubbing issues if your car is lowered
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  3. 04-18-2012 11:26 AM #3
    The Beave
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    stock '02 sport ride height, which was the lowest of the B6's
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    you'll be fine.. i tuck a bit of tire on coilovers and had 225 40 18's and had no rubbing issue at all
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  5. 04-18-2012 11:49 AM #5
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    I ran 245/30/20 on stock sport height and didn't rub.
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  6. 04-18-2012 01:38 PM #6
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    Depends on brand/model of tire. 18x8.5 ET40 with 245-40-18 Nitto NT-555 rubbed on my car, Granted I was about an inch lower, but big dips definitely would have some rubbing.
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