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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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ok i got 18x7 rims with a 2 inch drop Goldlines and i got 225/40r18 essenza tires.. rubs a bit .. Does anyone have this same problem ..... if so what did you do to fix it?? Im outa options other than buy new tires... Dont know if 215/40r18's will do it or 215/35r18's are better.. help plz!!
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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215/35 18 will be your best bet.
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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I'm running 35's w/ 2" drop and no rubbing 42 offset
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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ok where do i find out the offset since i bought the car with the rims on it already??? All i know is the rims are 18 x 7 1/2
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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17" 35 2.8" drop RSR springs no rub
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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<---- 225/40/18 with 1.6" drop.

Rubs.... Not too bad.

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Isn't there a place inside the fender well you can.......beat down a little?? I remember someone telling me there was a spot on the door side of the fender well you could beat in or down so you don't rub with the 225/40's. I could be wrong but i swear I remember hearing that.

Oh if you have 18x7.5's you will more that likely have either a +42 or +45 offset. I'm thinking +42.
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I have on my box 225/35/18 on a 2.5 inchs lowered on sprints. rides great..
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by *STATUS*
17" 35 2.8" drop RSR springs no rub
2.8" drop?
I didn't know any springs dropped that low.
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