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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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Tires..will these fit?

I have the opportunity to buy these wheels and tires but they are 225/50/18 will they fit ok, their off a G6 and should have the same back spacing and all. I'm more worried about tire size. Thanks
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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Assuming you're talking about the factory G-6 18x7" rims fitted with that tire size, you're probably going to have an issue with them rubbing.

That tire/rim combo will have an O.D. of approximately 26.9", anything over 26.1" in O.D. will rub the inner sidewalls on the lower front spring perches.

Spacers may alleviate the sidewall rub, but they bring their own set of headaches.
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Their after market wheels but assuming they prolly still have the same back spacing as stock, not sure! Their einki wheels.
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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But as Mike said above, the tires are too tall and probably won't clear the lower strut perch.
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Anyone running 225/50/18s

Just wanting to see if its possible to get the wheels I'm looking at to fit with minimal to no modifications. If anyone does have them I would appreciate pics if you could load some. Thanks
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Uh. Don't you already have 1 other thread about this??
Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Uh kinda... But this one is asking if anyone is running this size.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Merged the threads to avoid confusion, duplicate answers, and just plain getting lost on the forum.
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:28 AM
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Thank you 843, I thought about it after I posted but I'm not sure how to delete or move post on here.. Kinda olskool I guess!
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Give this thread a read, check out post #2, SS fan is our unofficial 18" tire size expert here. He swaps tires out like a NASCAR pit crew at a short track, I've kinda lost track of how many brands and size variations that Sam has tinkered with.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/hhr-ss-45/what-tires-will-fit-ss-44189/



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