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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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I'm ordering 4 Hankook RS-3's tomorrow but I don't know which size to order. I think I have AP2V3 wheels (Stock 2008). I want to go with the bigger size if they are not harder to mount. The price isn't much different. Can I go with the bigger sizes without any hassle? I also am getting Eibach Pro-Kit springs installed next week. Would their be any issues at all with rubbing with a wider tire or anything I should know beforehand?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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I ran 225 / 255 and it felt great. Very nice overall balance and slightly improved weighting of the steering.

The CR does 215 / 255, if you want to stick to "stock" sizing. Either way, you shouldn't rub on anything.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 04:17 AM
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I'm gonna order my tires now. 215/255.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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I went with CR sizes also, 215/255, just placed my tirerack order on Wednesday. Different tire though.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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Well actually the 225's are about $10 cheaper than the 215's. I read that 255's are fine for the rear but haven't read a confirmation on the 225's on the fronts.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrse7en
Well actually the 225's are about $10 cheaper than the 215's. I read that 255's are fine for the rear but haven't read a confirmation on the 225's on the fronts.
I'm running 225/255 on my '08, no rubbing problems even w/ it lowered quite a bit.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris S
Originally Posted by Jrse7en' timestamp='1304088376' post='20520746
Well actually the 225's are about $10 cheaper than the 215's. I read that 255's are fine for the rear but haven't read a confirmation on the 225's on the fronts.
I'm running 225/255 on my '08, no rubbing problems even w/ it lowered quite a bit.
Do you change your tire pressure with the wider tires?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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You can run either 215/45R17 or 225/45R17 on the front and you would run the OE tire pressure. If I can help with anything let me know.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dwight
Originally Posted by Chris S' timestamp='1304917810' post='20553036
[quote name='Jrse7en' timestamp='1304088376' post='20520746']
Well actually the 225's are about $10 cheaper than the 215's. I read that 255's are fine for the rear but haven't read a confirmation on the 225's on the fronts.
I'm running 225/255 on my '08, no rubbing problems even w/ it lowered quite a bit.
Do you change your tire pressure with the wider tires?
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I bought the car 5/1, and haven't checked the tire pressure yet. I even hit the track yesterday, and it was great as is, no adjustments needed.
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