what is a safe width?

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Sep 21, 2011 | 06:26 PM

ableu16

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what is a safe width?

I have a two door coupe lx v6 i am running 18s now but im going back down to 16 i was wondering what would be the best width to run but still have clearance to turn and for fenders

Sep 21, 2011 | 10:09 PM

JimBlake

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Is it a 1995 or 2011 or what? I can't see it from here...

If 16" is the stock size, why not get the stock width? You can probably go 10mm wider without worrying much.

Sep 22, 2011 | 12:35 AM

WheelBrokerAng

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Looks like he don't come around much for his answers Jim..By the way - that was a great answer..I enjoyed it!

Sep 22, 2011 | 10:30 AM

ableu16

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Its a 2001 well I was wanting to go wider for looks and a little more tracktion.

Sep 23, 2011 | 10:30 AM

ableu16

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Im running 16s and I've narrowed my choice down to 215/55 or 225/55 I kinda wanna go with the 225/55 cuz it would give the car a sick look with wider tires on what u do ya'll think?