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Old 03-11-2002, 10:01 AM
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225/40 or 235/35
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I'm running 235/40 on 18x8 with my S4. I like much better than 225/40.
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225s... 235s your most likely gonna rub
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I was thinking of running 235/40s too.....any problems w/ rubbing?
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No, except one time I practically bottomed out the suspension bump stops, but I've got an S4.
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why 35 series with 235 width? I ordered 235/40/18's.
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Just less chance of rubbing.
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