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Old 05-24-2010, 10:32 AM   #1
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Old 05-24-2010, 03:05 PM   #2
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I don't think any of the sizes you mentioned are going to be a problem I'm running 275/245 with 10mm spacers
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Old 05-24-2010, 03:22 PM   #3
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Gary, why not go with a mix and match.... 215 and 245?? You really don't want to go with a 225 on a 6.5" wheel...
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6.5" wheel wouldn't give a 225mm tire enough support. Minimum for a 225 is 7.5"
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Old 05-25-2010, 10:58 AM   #6
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Kumho recommends 7-8.5" rim for a 225 tire. A 6.5 is not ideal. Will it work? Yes it will.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+XS
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Great - thanks for the clarification
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