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Best front tire width for stock AP2 rims

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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Default Best front tire width for stock AP2 rims

I'm planning put azenis rt615 on my stock ap2 v2 rims(going to sow on may 10th). from my research, rear should be 255/40/17 but when it came down to front, im struggling on deciding either i should get 225/45/17 or 235/40/17. Which one would be better for quicker lap time @ the track? any recommendation?

by the way im running on stock spring/shock so rubbing wont' be an issue(hopefully)


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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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hey man im running Toyo Ra1s 235/40/17 and 255/40/17 and have no problem with rubbing, Im also on stock suspension.

although if you go with a 255 in the rear you may have to roll the rear fenders.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PrOsPeCt S,Apr 4 2008, 07:00 PM
hey man im running Toyo Ra1s 235/40/17 and 255/40/17 and have no problem with rubbing, Im also on stock suspension.

although if you go with a 255 in the rear you may have to roll the rear fenders.
So, are you saying that you have no problem with rubbing because your rear fenders are rolled?
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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i was running a 255 in the rear with a 17x9 rim in the back, i had minimal rubbing and i was dropped. i went with a smaller tire and a higher sidewall for more depth. you shouldnt have an issue with stock suspension at all. you will love the azenis...plus i found a place to get them for dirt cheap
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by icemans2k02,Apr 4 2008, 07:08 PM
i was running a 255 in the rear with a 17x9 rim in the back, i had minimal rubbing and i was dropped. i went with a smaller tire and a higher sidewall for more depth. you shouldnt have an issue with stock suspension at all. you will love the azenis...plus i found a place to get them for dirt cheap
would you mind let me know where you can get azenis for dirt cheap?
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Vitt,Apr 4 2008, 07:02 PM
So, are you saying that you have no problem with rubbing because your rear fenders are rolled?
pretty much.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kiwookster,Apr 5 2008, 12:48 AM
would you mind let me know where you can get azenis for dirt cheap?
vulcantire.com

the best place i have found so far
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Try www.onlinetires.com. Their prices are lower than Vulcan by a tad and shipping is also a tad cheaper.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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can anyone confirm if 255 on stock suspension with stock rims would rub?
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nsxtasi,Apr 6 2008, 03:25 AM
can anyone confirm if 255 on stock suspension with stock rims would rub?
235/40 & 255/40 on stock wheels with no rubbing issues. stock height, stock alignment, hell, it only has 1000 miles.
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