Will 225 18s go on the rear of a saff ?

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22-03-2014, 05:04 PM

hitchwest

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Will 225 18s go on the rear of a saff ?

Anybody running to 225 width tyres on 18s I'm just about to buy some new tyres for the rear of my saff I'm running 215,35 r18 toyo prices t1r and have no problems with catching , but just thinking wider is better oh and my wheels are et35 with Ahmed springs in back

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22-03-2014, 05:41 PM

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I've been told by two separate owners that they do.

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22-03-2014, 08:07 PM

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Cheers Kev could do with trying before buy really

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23-03-2014, 03:34 PM

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Yes mate. I ran 225 35 18s with koni suspension. Drove real nice and apparently look nice and fat from the back

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23-03-2014, 03:47 PM

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235/40/18 will fit but you need proper cut-back arches to stop it rubbing.

I fit 225/40/19 when longer gearing is required but only in a straight line they rub when cornering hard.