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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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hi guys just wondering if any of you run 205 40 16 tyres on your cars without any trouble my rst is lowered 40mm anyone have trouble with rubbing arches or on lock???? any help would be greatly appreciated cheers nick.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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I dont run these mate but my old S2 escort had 40mm drop with 215/40R17 with Khans It depends what ofset the wheels are too.

Is it a fiesta or escort?
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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i used 205 45 16 on mine for a while and never had any problems even with mates in the car, mine was droped on koni shocks n springs. i have now droped to 195 45 16 but that was only cos i got a better deal on some good tyres and it now handles even better
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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cheers guys its an escort btw
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