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215/45/16

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by 93geoprizm, Oct 14, 2008.

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    93geoprizm Active Member

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    215/45/16

    possible on 7th gens without rubbin real bad? my rear fenders are rolled, fronts are not, should i or not? i am going for 205/45/16 but wondering if i can go 215.
    93geoprizm, Oct 14, 2008
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    The wider you go, the more sidewall flex you will have. 205 is plenty wide already. Go with 205/45/16's. That's the size the Corolla TRD wheels come with.
    GSE21tuner, Oct 15, 2008
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    93geoprizm Active Member

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    yea thats the size im going with but was wondering whats the experience people have with 215's, i gues ill stick to 205's then, btw still waiting for your pics!!! lol
    93geoprizm, Oct 15, 2008
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    You'll rub when you go full lock with 205's, I speak from experience. 215's and you'll rub like no other.
    Mayur, Oct 15, 2008
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    on 16"s you're fine
    JordanInc, Oct 16, 2008
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    so kinda off topic ish, but how would I roll my rear fenders? Just hammer the inner fender lip up or what??

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    05rx8ajoun, Nov 8, 2008
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    You could use a bat. Like a baseball bat and roll it along your rear quarterpanel up against your wheel. make sure you heat up the paint so it doesnt crack. A blowdryer works i believe. Or you can simply get some buddies together and rent a fender roler off ebay its not that expensive.
    KrypticKarma, Nov 8, 2008
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    Never rubbed with 205s...
    SlowRolla97, Nov 8, 2008
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    see, i was kinda thinking the same thing, a heat gun to keep the paint from stripping and some kind of steel/metal tube like figure to roll the fenders...hm...I think i'll do that, thanks bud.

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    05rx8ajoun, Nov 9, 2008
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    I rub at full lock with my TRDs in the front.
    Mayur, Nov 9, 2008
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    that shouldn't happen. My TRD never rubbed with 205-45. I would check your splashguards if they are loose
    plu, Nov 9, 2008
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    Mayur Biggest trd whore in the whole wide world

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    They are actually lol, driver side one flew off while I was doing 85 on the highway and my tire tore it to shreds. I won't rub at full lock if I'm just creeping but if I'm moving somewhat, I will rub slightly. I should also mention that my entire front end is jacked up too from a collision so whatever I guess :eek:
    Mayur, Nov 9, 2008
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    \why dont you find some second hand used 215's to test with it would be a cheap exercise ,trhat way if the scrub like shit you wont of blown good money on tires that wont fit right , im going to get some 205's for mine to see if i have scrub issues .
    but if you want a wider tire your better off getting the right size wheel and offset to fit,as i hear with wider tires on thinner rims the tire mocves round and flexes to much especially if your tire pressures arn't right
    Grinder, Dec 1, 2008
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