How wide is TOO wide?
04-15-2008, 07:31 PM
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How wide would also depend on how big you plan on going. If a nice wide lip is what your looking for, trying going one size wider. If you just want to put wider tires you can stay with the stock width wheel. I kept the stock wheel size and went one size wider on the tires. Then when I lowered it the tires would rub when I hit big bumps,dips, or had passengers in the rear. Eventually I changed the rear springs back to stock, however another option I could have pursued is rolling the fenders. At any rate, it pays to do your homework first and you have definitely found the right site for that. I hope my rambling has been of some help to you and good luck.
04-15-2008, 09:22 PM
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How wide would also depend on how big you plan on going. If a nice wide lip is what your looking for, trying going one size wider. If you just want to put wider tires you can stay with the stock width wheel. I kept the stock wheel size and went one size wider on the tires. Then when I lowered it the tires would rub when I hit big bumps,dips, or had passengers in the rear. Eventually I changed the rear springs back to stock, however another option I could have pursued is rolling the fenders. At any rate, it pays to do your homework first and you have definitely found the right site for that. I hope my rambling has been of some help to you and good luck.
04-15-2008, 10:38 PM
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im running a 20x8.5 rim with 235-30-20 tires with new Goldlines.
i was told it would rub and that i would have to roll the rear fenders, but i haven't had a problem. runnin 2-12" subs, box and amp and not a problem over bumps.
i was told it would rub and that i would have to roll the rear fenders, but i haven't had a problem. runnin 2-12" subs, box and amp and not a problem over bumps.
04-16-2008, 11:58 AM
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There is a Cobalt with 19x9.5 wheels in the rear. They had to roll the fenders but it does fit. It was lowered as well, on coilovers I believe. Just guessing, but I'd say 10 is the absolute maximum without serious modification.