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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 12:00 PM
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I just got my wagon and would like to put bigger tires on it and increase ground clearance. I also love the look and have seen some other wagons with the same. Anyone know the biggest tire size I can get without causing issues with steering etc.?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 02:23 PM
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Just my opinion but you have a 40 year old car with a bunch of 40 year old parts (and some 39 year old, and 20 year old, and 10 year old parts I'm sure) ypu want to raise it up to where the men who designed it never meant for it to be. I'm not saying you can't do it but I wouldn't.
Experience tells me that that this will be more expensive than you think, less safe than you care about, and won't impress your friends or girls.
Spend the time and money replacing worn trim and the detail and wax the old girl. Spruce up the interiornew mats and fix the seats if the budget allows. It'll be "way cooler".
 
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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by donf
Just my opinion but you have a 40 year old car with a bunch of 40 year old parts (and some 39 year old, and 20 year old, and 10 year old parts I'm sure) ypu want to raise it up to where the men who designed it never meant for it to be. I'm not saying you can't do it but I wouldn't.
Experience tells me that that this will be more expensive than you think, less safe than you care about, and won't impress your friends or girls.
Spend the time and money replacing worn trim and the detail and wax the old girl. Spruce up the interiornew mats and fix the seats if the budget allows. It'll be "way cooler".
I appreciate the reply! I wasn’t thinking anything crazy. I want to keep it as stock as possible I just like the look of slightly bigger beefier tires to make it sit a little higher 😁 I do not want to modify the suspension at all.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:03 PM
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May I suggest asking this question in the 240 section of the forum. A lot of knowledgeable people there that don't view the general chat section
 
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