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So, Ive read that the 225 50R16's will fit the factory E1 rims. Thats all fine. But since the tread got wider, and the aspect ratio didnt change, Im not sure Im clear how that changes overall height?
Basically, Im trying to figure out if there is going to be any fitment issues on a car which will, most likely, be outfitted with H&Rs.
Its a 99 SVT.
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It may rub, it may not. With a little tweaking they should fit okay, depending on the exact tire: manufacturers vary a good bit on dimensions, even though the size is the same. Run searches involving the terms "225/50", "rub", "rubbing", etc., and you'll find a lot of info.
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225/50/R16 will rub with people in the back seat going over bumps.
They also looks HUGE on the 16's IMO
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I'm running 225/50/16 with the BAT kit, and I get no rubbing, even with passengers. But mine isn't as low as with the H&R's. Sorry if that doesn't help, I don't remember the drop with H&R's.
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Originally posted by Tourige:
They also looks HUGE on the 16's IMO
They do look huge.
I'm running P-zero Nero's in 225/50. Under hard cornering they do rub the rear struts. Other then that no issues.
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eh, don't have the patience to deal with even the chance of having rubbing issues. Better just roll with the stock size.
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I've got H&R's with 225/50's and it rubs in the rear when the suspension fully compresses with 4 people in the car going around a corner and a little bit in the front when turned to full lock. But it looks really nice with them. Just get the 225's and don't worry about the rubbing prob its only minor.
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Originally posted by SVTGT350:
I've got H&R's with 225/50's and it rubs in the rear when the suspension fully compresses with 4 people in the car going around a corner and a little bit in the front when turned to full lock. But it looks really nice with them. Just get the 225's and don't worry about the rubbing prob its only minor.
pics?
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I never had issues with rubbing, but I hated the way they looked and cornered. IMO, 225/50's are too big for the stock rim.
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I only have pics with the 205's currently but I will try and get some with the 225's in a few days. Those are stock Cougar wheels, same size as E1's.
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