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      07-09-2014, 10:38 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by dbjb View Post
When one gets a larger wheel, typically the tire gets a lower profile so that the total diameter is the same as the original tire.

For example, 225/40/18 becomes 235/35/19. So the tire isn't any meatier. It's actually thinner. The only way to reduce the appearance of gap is with spacers, pushing the wheel out further which gives some illusion that the gap is lessened or truly reduce gap through lowering springs.

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yes it certainly does. thank you for the good reply!
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