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Old 07-19-2010, 06:15 PM
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What is the largest width I can fit onto the rear of a Fox? I have 225's right now, but plan on upgrading to 245's if they'll fit. I got hooked on autocrossing and need to get new tires.


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i've seen a bunch of lx's with 245's on so i think you will be ok


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mine has 245's and i have no problems...


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i have 275/40/17 and they fit fine


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i have 275/50/15 and they rub on my exhaust and shocks, had to eliminate the shocks.


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Well you all also have 5.0's. I imagine they should fit fine though. thanks


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i have 275/40/17 and they fit fine

You can fit 275/40-17's on the back


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Well you all also have 5.0's. I imagine they should fit fine though. thanks
the body is the same for 5.0 and 2.3
you might have to take out the quad shock set up. they are useless anyway


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