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Nov 25, 2002 | 10:47 AM

s2kbyu

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Front tire size

What is the maximum size tire I can put on the front OEM rims without rubiing?? Will 225/50-16's work??

Nov 25, 2002 | 10:49 AM

xviper

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Yes. But if you use the OEM SO2 rear tire, you've got a lot more tread than you need for the front. A non-OEM 225 has been done lots.

Nov 25, 2002 | 11:13 AM

s2kbyu

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I have no problem with the originals but always thought more rubber on the ground is better!

Thanks.

Nov 25, 2002 | 11:53 AM

Elistan

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Yes, but only if you keep the proper balance from front to rear. Otherwise you'll mess up the handling of the car by giving it too much under- or over-steer.

Nov 26, 2002 | 02:56 AM

jschmidt

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From: Laurel

I've had good success with 225s on the front and more agressive negative camber on the back. In my case,
-2 degrees rear camber maintains balance while the 225s on the front greatly sharpen turn in.

Nov 26, 2002 | 12:22 PM

Jim@tirerack

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The 225/50R16 is the maximum width tire for the front wheels. I guess the better option would be 225/50R16 front and 245/45R16 in the rear. This way you maintain a little stagger front to rear.

Jim