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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Right now on my WS6 I'm running a 17x9 up front and a 17x11 in the back. 275-40-17 and a 315-35-17. Its just about time for rear tires but I was wondering if I could get any wider. I've all ready trimmed the bump stops and did the BFH mod just for insurance but I probably wouldn't have needed it. Do you think a 335 will fit without and problems? I'm also about to be lowered on Stranos and If I can I'd like to go a little wider up front as well. Thanks
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315 is as wide as I'd go for 11".
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335s will fit...just make sure you have an adj phb, fenders are rolled, and keep a big hammer handy. If your offset is ok, the hammer may not be needed



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335 will be the widest my friend had it on some zr1 and they fit good no rubbing , he didnt have the adj phb or the fenders rolled only did the bfh mod to it
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I'd be really hesitant to put 335's on my car if it were lowered. It will probably really depend on the brand of tire, too. Many people have to do the BFH/PHB/bumpstip trim/fender rolling to run 315's, let alone 335's, at stock height.

Also, other than they look badass, there is no reason you need 335's.
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I'm not sure what the offset is but they're TTII's bought for an Fbody. I just want them for looks. I'm kind of worried about rolling the fenders. Whats the best way to do. Put a baseball bat between it and the tire? What about on the front to? And with a 335 do I need to drop to a 30?
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I'm not sure what the offset is but they're TTII's bought for an Fbody. I just want them for looks. I'm kind of worried about rolling the fenders. Whats the best way to do. Put a baseball bat between it and the tire? What about on the front to? And with a 335 do I need to drop to a 30?
They have fender rolling kits for rent on some websites that uses a special tool. Some people use a rag/heatgun/pliers but Im not that brave.
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I'm not sure what the offset is but they're TTII's bought for an Fbody. I just want them for looks. I'm kind of worried about rolling the fenders. Whats the best way to do. Put a baseball bat between it and the tire? What about on the front to? And with a 335 do I need to drop to a 30?
I used a $5 mini wooden baseball bat from Walmart to roll my fender lips. It worked perfectly for me since my car sits so low. I had to slightly Jack up the car so I could get the bat between the tire and fender. That trick may not work so well if your car isn't low enough.
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335s will fit...just make sure you have an adj phb, fenders are rolled, and keep a big hammer handy. If your offset is ok, the hammer may not be needed
What kind of tires are those? Does cornering hard cause rubbing on the inside fender?
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They have fender rolling kits for rent on some websites that uses a special tool. Some people use a rag/heatgun/pliers but Im not that brave.
Member 69TA rents the roller tool, and a heat gun. That is who I rented one from.
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335s will fit...just make sure you have an adj phb, fenders are rolled, and keep a big hammer handy. If your offset is ok, the hammer may not be needed



What tire is that?
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Wow 335s look sick !!
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Theyre actually 315 BFG KDs but just a hair wider than the 335 Hoosiers in my garage. My wheels are 36mm offset and the only, and I mean ONLY rubbing Ive had is the outer drivers side on extreme right turns
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hit up 69ta ,he rents the tool to roll fenders
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