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Old May 16, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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I"ve looked for info regarding 18x9 40 off set with rubbing problem with tire size 245/40R18 and lowered with trd springs only ,i've been getting two answers yes and no , any one running this set up ? with out rubbing
Old May 16, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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I haven't looked much into rims, but from what I know 18x9 is too wide, may have to do some mods to get that to fit...
Old May 16, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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you won't rub w/ TRD springs...its jsut a decent drop
Old May 17, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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245s are pretty thick, i'd recommend stretching with 235s. are you gonna go 18x9 all around or just rear?
Old May 17, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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might want 35s for the edge size.........0s may be too tall..........
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yes 18x9 all around , I’ve seen some 235s but stretched out , I just don't like the look, why 18x9 , I paid $280 for new set of axis Gravity http://axiswheels.com/wheels.php?id=gravity deal or no deal all depends on rubbing issue
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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just had them installed looks killer, but rear wheels rub , and thanks sky-on i took your advice with 235/40R18 slight rub but fixable. Ill post some pics friday!!
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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it's friday! where's the pics!?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Im running late my bad, im always working late. I only had room for one pic on my camera it need upgradeing 32m , this sound dum but, how do you post pics? [/b]
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sorry for the long wait but I just needed to find out how to post pics , what do you think..
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I found out why I was rubbing . I had two freinds sitting in rear hatch while I looked behind side wall, found out there is a plastic clip which supports rear bumper cover ,its located behind quarter panel supped with a 10mm bolt , removed and replaced it with smaller edged clip , no more rubbing took the family for a ride ( nervous of course ) no rubing not even when going over bumps
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