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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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17" X 11" rims

I was just wondering, if I roll my rear fenders and knock in the inner walls just a bit, can I fit any tires wider than 315's on the 11 rim without it rubbing?

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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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why go any wider than 315.....
Old Mar 10, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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bang out it out..problem fixed
Old Mar 10, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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WIDER IS BETTER!!

seriously i dont know why, i was just wondering.

Old Mar 10, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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One thing I've learned from running 315s is that there is definitely a weight penalty with that much rubber. It would seem like the gains from going to a wider tire would be small. Also, have you seen how much the price jumps on tires wider than 315s? Definitely not a bang for the buck kind of mod.
Old Mar 10, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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bigger then 315 is dumb because first of all its expensive and second of all you lose power due to all that rubber....friction


stick with 315
Old Mar 10, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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if your worried about traction get slix...forget about the stock rear end
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