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Duke
Duke PowerDork
1/23/13 8:10 p.m.

Yeah, I'm not in love those tires, and yeah, I'm not saving any money if I don't. But it puts rubber under the car for the cheapest total price. My main concerns are that I will get one season out of these and have to buy $600 worth of tires next spring too. Yes, I know, competitive people buy several sets a year, but I'm not one of those people.

If they fit under the car without a lot of BFH work (they don't), and if I had 700 lb springs (I don't) I might pull the trigger, but I guess I'll pass. Thanks!

Duke
Duke MegaDork
2/3/20 3:22 p.m.

OK, reviving my own zombie thread:

Back when this thread was live I ended up buying some used Runoffs qualifier Hoosier A7s in 225/45/15 (I think) and mounting them on new 15x9 +35 Konig Dial-Ins.  They fit the car with minimal rubbing.

Last spring when the Hohos were dead I replaced them with Rival S 1.5s in 225/45/15 (I know) and they also fit with minimal rubbing.

This spring I have been offered a great deal on some lightly-used A7s in 245/40/15 mounted on 15x9 Advanti Storms in (I assume) +35 offset.  These were sticker tires and new wheels a few years ago and only have a couple of autocross events on them.  Don't know the build date but it's at least 2 years ago, maybe 3.

If the tires I've had on the car fit OK, will the 245/40s fit?  Assuming they've been properly stored (fairly safe assumption) do they have life left?

I really wasn't planning to buy anything for this car this year but the price is a good deal.  Like, the tires are basically free deal.  Thanks.

 

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) UltimaDork
2/3/20 3:25 p.m.

I've fit that size tire on an NB and had to roll the fenders just a bit.  You should be fine.

Duke
Duke MegaDork
2/3/20 3:29 p.m.

In reply to KyAllroad (Jeremy) :

They're coming off an NB.  My car is an NA, but as described the 225/45 A7s worked.

Thanks.

 

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