I'm still deciding between 48x16 or 48x17 at the moment (although I'll be SS) but I reckon you should be ok on that. Did it on 48x18 last year with no problem.
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I'm still deciding between 48x16 or 48x17 at the moment (although I'll be SS) but I reckon you should be ok on that. Did it on 48x18 last year with no problem.