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Old 04-02-2007, 07:35 PM
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damp roads, bald 225 tires, and WOT in 2nd at 3500rpms does not equal traction.
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Old 04-02-2007, 08:00 PM
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225? would they even fit a 4th gen?
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Old 04-02-2007, 08:54 PM
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um yea coulda told ya that
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225's? Aren't 245's stock on a 16" wheel on the 4th Gen's??

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my friend Chris used to say "wet roads and a big motor...just don't mix"
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the second owner before me replaced the tires with 225s. his stupidity also shows in the lowering springs and stock shocks. that tank-slapper was pretty hairy with broken front sway bar links. i need to do some maintenance before i really get on it, but i couldnt help myself
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Old 04-04-2007, 05:47 PM
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225? would they even fit a 4th gen?
The widest 16" real snow tire we can get for these things is a 225/55 16. They fit fine on stock 16x8s.
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yeah ive got like half the HP and NON bald 225s on my car and they wont hold traction all the way through 3rd if i dont let up.
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