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Old May 31, 2010 | 05:11 AM
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I just picked up some new 18" rims (katana ninja 2's) and I got some new tires with them (lexani 225/40zr1.

I'm running a stock suspension with no mods done and I noticed that when I have people in the back seat, my wheels tend to rub when hitting minor bumps.

Is there any way to resolve this?
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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What's the wheel width and offset? I don't see how you could be rubbing on stock suspension.
Old May 31, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Im not sure how to measure the off set, but i do know that the rims are 18x7.5.

It seems to only happen in the back when there are people in the car.
Old May 31, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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whoaaa lol you def should def not be rubbing on that...unless well some of your friends are...um...overweight?? no offense
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Lol but still with stock suspension? They would have to be huge for them to make the tires rub. Take off your wheel and look on the back, the center bore or one of the spokes. It has the offset printed there.
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Take a picture and post it. That would help us alot to diagnose.
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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roll those fenders
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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lol no way ur rubbing
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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i could see it...i have those same tires, and they run wayyyy big.
or his passengers could be small whales
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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I'll take a pic tomorrow and post it up.
Thanks for the feedback so far!
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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I have 225/45's and when i got 3 people in the back it rubs a bit when going through dips. im on stock wheels with s techs though.
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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But why is the question here.
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