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Old 12-03-2007, 11:57 AM   #1
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Originally Posted by blackONblack
For your rear rim being so wide, so smallest width you can use that will stretch and fit is 265/35. If you increase the width (275-285) then you will have to decrese the sidewall hieght (275/30 or 285/25). But as I stated before if you go much wider in the rear you will have fender/strut rub issues. Your front rims are the same width as stock rims so there is no difference there. 225/40 front will fit fine and fill out the wheel well without spacers.

Front 225/40
Rear 265/35 or 275/30.

I have an 03 S with the Carrera wheels (8x18 & 10x18). I replaced the rears (265/35 stock) this summer with 275/35 tires with no problems. No camber adjustments, everything else stock. I live in the mountains, and have done 2 DEs at VIR so I've driven pretty hard many times since the change. No issues with that size.

One thing to consider is the front / rear size difference balance. I noticed the difference that came with the increased front to rear offset. Rear held tighter, (more oversteer at speed) which is good in most cases but not as good in a few isolated instances. Just something to consider.
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