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Old 05-19-2008, 01:24 AM
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Hey everyone, i have been looking for firestone firehawks run flats but i can only get the rears. I havent been able to find the fronts 245/40/18. Does anyone know if i can run 225/40/18 without any problems? or what kind of problems will i experience if i do? HELP
Old 05-19-2008, 10:18 AM
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in your mind is massive understeer ok?

we are waiting for Firestone to get the 245's to us
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I wouldn't. I would eait for the 245's.
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Two problems. 225's are really pretty narrow for a 8.5" wheel. It would really be stretched. Second, it is a smaller OD tire than stock. While it might not screw up the sensors, it might. I'm not normally opposed to going up or down one size, I would not go two sizes from stock.
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If you don't consider understeer and poor braking performance "problems" then no it won't cause any problems
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thanks for the replies. Luke, do you know when the tires are expected?

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