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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Ive thought about lowering my xB about 2 inchs. Right now im running the stock 15 inch rims with upsized tires, cant remember the size right now. Heres my question, if i lower my xB 2 inchs, do any mods need to be done in the fenderwells in the front, right now, they rub when i turn sharp. I plan to go to 17 inch rims, low profile tires. any suggestions???
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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use the right size tires and you wont have any problems.
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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17 inch with 40 profile would work fine.........
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
17 inch with 40 profile would work fine.........
...or 45 series work too
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Hi,

My car is lowered about 2". You can check my profile for a before / after picture. I also have 17" rims with 17" 215/40 tires.

All work fine together. I might go down 1" more.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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i believe my tire size is 195/70/R15, what yall think??
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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should be fine
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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good deal, thanks for the help yall!!!!
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