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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Anyone run up front 235/40/18 on there stock wheels? Any problem? Like rubbing making a u-turn.

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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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I would also like to know the answer ... A little more sidewall in the front would get a little better ride, and would help the wheel gap as well lol...
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Search this forum. Lots of posts. Basically, it's REAL close - some people have problems with rubbing, some don't.
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one word spacers
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spacers for what???? running 235 doesnt exacctly increase the profile that much... it increases the width i say... why not punp it up to 225/45 or something?
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