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Old Jan 8, 2009, 03:48 PM   #16
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215/45 is stock so 225/45 is the best recommend tire by tirerack
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Old Jan 8, 2009, 03:55 PM   #17
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225/35 is more then a 5% difference from stock which is very bad, tire rack recommend staying below 3%.

going 225/45 your only 1.39% different which is fine
goign 225/50 your 2.07% different which is still acceptable
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6k low beem, 30k high beem, 3k fogs H.I.Ds
Works Short Shifter with TWM Shifter Bushings
Evo shift knob and hand brake cover

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Old Jan 11, 2009, 06:23 AM   #18
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225/35 is more then a 5% difference from stock which is very bad, tire rack recommend staying below 3%.

going 225/45 your only 1.39% different which is fine
goign 225/50 your 2.07% different which is still acceptable
so what about 225/40?
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Old Jun 3, 2009, 12:13 PM   #19
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i have 235/40 summer tires on and havnt hydroplaned once and with the stock 215/45 all seasons i did all the time on the freeway.. lol
Do you have pics on yours 235/40?
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Old Jun 3, 2009, 12:17 PM   #20
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