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John_01 · 04-22-2015, 08:18 AM

I don't see a problem with 225/45 on a 7" rim. The tire manufacture lists this is ok, so I think it's strange the shop refused.
There will be extra sidewall flex due to the slightly narrower rim, but that wouldn't stop me.

04-22-2015, 08:18 AM	#3
John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I don't see a problem with 225/45 on a 7" rim. The tire manufacture lists this is ok, so I think it's strange the shop refused. There will be extra sidewall flex due to the slightly narrower rim, but that wouldn't stop me.
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