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Old 06-09-2005, 08:23 PM
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Will a 205 tyre fit an 8 inch wide rim?
Old 06-09-2005, 08:25 PM
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just, 'matt' has done this on his 3dr
Old 06-09-2005, 08:31 PM
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Yes I had 205's on the front of my Saff on 8" rims... not an ideal situation tho
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Are they too small? dont want it coming off!
Old 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM
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I wouldn't.

Having said that, look at the crazy shit these 'Euro look' guys squeeze on their Golfs and Polo's.
Old 06-09-2005, 08:35 PM
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would 215's be the "ideal"
Old 06-09-2005, 08:38 PM
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I have 205's on mine diamond cuts(7.5") and thats about right.
Old 06-09-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by moonstone4x4
would 215's be the "ideal"
225s would be " Ideal " but 215 is a lot better than a 205
Old 06-09-2005, 08:52 PM
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Would 225's fit ok on a saff 4x4 with comp mo's (8 inch wide)
Its been lowered 25mm
Old 06-09-2005, 11:42 PM
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What size is the wheel? 17" or 18"?
Old 08-09-2005, 08:28 PM
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The new style 17's
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