14" dilemma?

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dylan
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14" dilemma?

Post by dylan » Sat May 17, 2008 5:40 pm

:confused:ive just brounht some 14'' sunraysias for my L series. and getting light truck tyer on them. i wanted the 185 size but they only just fit (ie they wil probly rub on the guards under load, the front wheels anyway) and i was woundering if anyone has 185s and if theres any problems????
i dont have a lift kit yet....

any input would be gratfull.
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Post by brumbyrunner » Sat May 17, 2008 7:00 pm

185R14s will certainly rub without a lift. I had 185/70R14s on Sunnys though, no problems.
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Post by rtcb65 » Sat May 17, 2008 7:35 pm

It also depends on the profile of the tire. I believe if you have a 60 profile or bigger it will rub. That is why people do the guard cut. That is what i have heard and read so far.
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