Is this too big?

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  1. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    went from 215/60r15 to 225/60r15, and now not sure if I like the stance.

    Are the 225/60s too big on the front?

    I guess I am stuck with them for a few years at this point.

    Good thing, ironically, is that they seem easier to steer without power steering...:huh:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    looks good

    show it from the front
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    the fronts look fine. the rears look too small. sorry for the bad news.
     
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    I agree with bryant
     
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    i have 225/60-15 on all four corners and i love the stance
     
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    I had a nice low stance all around, and those 255/60s out back were part of it.

    That is why I am asking now. I think the 225/60s are too tall a match for the 255/60s. I wonder if I should have gone 225/55?

    I couldn't get the original 215/60s which gave the car a nice posture...

    [​IMG]
     
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    Besides, I already scrape the rear tires when I gun it, so I cannot go taller out back unless I go narrower...

    Or get that fender lip roller.
     
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    The roller and 55's would be nice..est.
     
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    fatter in back and jack up the rearend 3inches.always been a wedge fan myself!nice looking vehicle tho brother
     
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    that little bit of light beteen the tire and rear of the fender kinda give it that too small look. try taking a picture standing towards the back half of the door instead of the front tire. i bet it will look beter from that angel. it would look even beter if you stand infront of the rear tire.
     
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    I checked a tire calculator and your new tire size is 1/2 inch larger diameter. That should result in 1/4" raise in the body and 1/4" more tire tucked up under the fender lip. Doesn't sound like much difference to me:huh:
     
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    Actually more than 1/2", because the old ones were almost completely bald. So probably closer to an inch. But you are right overall.

    The rears are currently 27" tall, which is a pretty tall tire in my opinion. My slicks are only 26".

    It might just be the incline of the driveway and/or the letters on the wheels throwing off my view. :huh:

    Sure rides better now.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I like the way it looks!
     
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