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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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tire width and rock chips

will the tire width made the difference in how many rock chip you will get in you back doors?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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of course, especially if the rubber sticks out past the fender.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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I went with a 9 inch wide rim and I can hear MANY more rocks hitting the underside and sides of the car
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Old May 24, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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is there anyway to prevent/reduce that?
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Old May 24, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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mud flaps... or regular size rims and tires(i.e. 8 or 8.5)
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