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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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What 255s are you running?
I'm getting 17x9 FN01RC wheels soon, but I want to make sure the tires I choose will not rub with the stock suspension.

What 255/40/17 tires are you running on your EVO? Pics?

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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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TOYO RA-1's.best tire i've ever driven on.better than stock advans.link to see them https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ighlight=shoes
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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For Autocross, Kumho Victoracers, 255/40/17.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Daily Falken 255/40/17 on stocks
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks for the replies so far guys.

I know there's more than 3 people running a 255 tire! C'mon guys!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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How are the TOYO RA-1's compared to the advans in the rain?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by naucrx
Thanks for the replies so far guys.

I know there's more than 3 people running a 255 tire! C'mon guys!
Toyo 255 , stock rims , tanabe springs
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Originally Posted by hkfeet
How are the TOYO RA-1's compared to the advans in the rain?
i've been in the rain once with them on.not that bad like everyone thinks.compare to the stock advans,i say the same.but than again,i don't drive crazy when it rain to truely test the rain limits
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what is the widest tire i can run on the stock rims for track use???
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by steveevo8
what is the widest tire i can run on the stock rims for track use???
I've seen a couple people using 255/40/17 Toyo RA-1 on the stock rims.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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255/40R17 Victoracers on stock wheels and stock suspension with no rubbing.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Im thinking of going with 18" RPF1 Toyo RA-1 245/40R18 or 17" RPF1 RA-1 255/40/17
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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running 255/40/17 Toyo T-1s on 17"x9" Advan RCII's. Plenty of clearance, no rubbing.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Sweet, lots of Toyos on the list.

I just ordered a set of 255/40/17 Bridgestone RE750s. I'll post back when I get them on.
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Toyo T1S's (litte more logevity. ) 255/35/18 on 8.5's.

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