Thread: Avon 245/60 - 15 on front of FIA
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Old 09-03-2008, 05:59 PM
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Well I got off my butt and did some measuring.

The left side is definitely the critical side. With full left lock the rear of the tire clears the aft fender well by .5 to .75 inches. With full right lock the forward tread clears the lower fender lip by .50 inches. All measurements are at normal ride height. I am using Eagle GT's, 235/60 - 15's. Would like to go to the Avon's 245/60 - 15's if possible. The diameter of the Goodyears is supposed to be 26.1 inches while the Avons are listed at 26.7 inches. That leaves maybe a .25 gap fore and aft with the larger tires. Is that adequate?

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