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  1. 03-01-2006, 04:03 PM #1
    saj3n
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    Quote Originally Posted by SharkmanBMW
    don't stagger tire sizes if the wheels are not staggerred... pointless.

    225 sounds good, 235 max.
    I have 255 on the rear of my 540, so no regular powered 525 should go that far.
    Staggered 18x8, 18x9
    245/45/18 on fronts
    275/40/18 on rear...

    power loss?
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  2. 03-01-2006, 06:00 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by saj3n
    Staggered 18x8, 18x9
    245/45/18 on fronts
    275/40/18 on rear...

    power loss?
    I said nothing of power loss, it's just overkill, my view!
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