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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I was wondering if i can get a tire that is 225 wide on a 2003 civic coupe without it rubbing
 
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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dropped? stock height? its possible that you can
 
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I think that might actually be too wide, and you may have rubbing while turning.
 
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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i have 225/15 rims on my 2004 you have to stretch the tire to fit i have 195/45/15 falkins with a lip guard. you should also roll your fenders if you go extremely low.here this will help www.tyrestretch.com but do some research before you do this you have to maintain stretched tires often and keep higher psi like 40 to 41 psi.
 

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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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here is a pick of a 225 15/8 rim with a 195/45/15 falkin tire
 

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