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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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215/40-18

anyone running this tire size on the JCW suspension?

Need new tires for my 18's and debating between the stock size and the 215/40s.. Looking to cheat a little on wheel well gap, and add a pinch of cushion..


Expirience + pics please! What say you!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 04:42 AM
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We have the 215/40x18's on both GP's and they're perfect! Running the Hankook V12 Ventus...great tire...quiet, excellent response, super value.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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the pic you sent me of the track rat is running 17's isnt it?

Any chance you have any profile pics of a GP running the 215/40s? Stock JCW suspension, correct?


If you have the pic, please email it to the same address you sent the HSPort pic.

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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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TRACKRAT was running 15's in that pic with 225/50x15 TOYO RA1's. I also have a set of 17's with 215/45x17 NITTO NT-01's. E-mail on it's way to you.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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thanks guys.. pretty certain I will go this route... Wonder if I could get away with H&R Springs too ;-)
 
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I'm way lower than springs and I use 215/40/18 on mine and no issues. No wheel gap. Actually tucking tire in the rear
 
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