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ksing44 · #9 07-22-2004, 10:03 AM

Short of trying a set of tires, I think it will be hard to figure it out. It will be close. I was just looking for reassurance.

I don’t think it will pinch low on the plastic cladding like the taller 215/55/16 does, but I think there is a chance that it will hit higher on the fender when the wheel is turned during cornering. I just can’t quite figure it out for sure, even though I have been measuring and measuring and measuring.

My car is 1 inch lower at all 4 corners. Depending on the wheel, it is 25.25 inches to 25.5 inches at the fender lip.

I don’t remember the stock offset, although I can just check my stock “Special Edition” wheels that are stacked in my garage to find out. I think they might have been ET44 and they are 15 inches x 6.5 inches.

Below is a view of the front of my car that shows how far the tires are tucked under my front fenders and a side view that will give you an idea about the drop.