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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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okay i have a question, i know 20s fit but i want to know if theres a chance at all of getting a 22 on a 92 bonneville and being driveable at all, i dont care about performance or brakes or anything i just want to know if it would be able to fit them and be driveable at all. and if so what series tire would be required, not saying im going to get 22s anyways cuz thats huge i just wanna know if possible at all. thanks guys
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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22=
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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I believe any tire for a 22" rim will exceed the overall stock tire height.

20'* are max, since the sidewall of the tire is an elastic band profile of 35 :?
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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maybe if you bag it and chop the wheel wells moderately you could do it
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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Your outta luck... you wouldnt be able to turn or stop with stock equipment.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jasons92bonne
i dont care about performance or brakes or anything i just want to know if it would be able to fit them and be driveable at all...
Wow...

Remember when vehicle modifications used to be about improving how the car drives?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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22'* will fit but you need to mod the suspension and theym will still rub
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