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Old 10-02-2005, 12:12 PM
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Hey all, I am an idiot, my tires are rubbing on my new rims. I need smaller tires. If someone can buy these off me for their high offset rims, it'd be great help. Thanks. Here's to my craigslist ad.

I have 2 BFGoodrich gForce KDW2 245/40/18 245-40-18 inch YR rating Tires for sale. I just put them on my rims...but my fenders won't clear. I have have less than 1 mile on them.
I need to get smaller tires, these are VERY good tires. Very good reviews on tirerack.
145 each and save on shipping.


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Old 10-02-2005, 02:10 PM
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Put more chamber in.
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i concur with your hypothesis.
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well..the rear rim is 8.5+51 offset, they are pretty much way off, and its already cambered...dunno what degree. I think even if i roll my fender...i still rub.
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here's a picture...what you guys think?
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yup that's some rubbage right there. might need to post on ebay or craigslist since most s2k's running 18's will be using 245/35.
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so I was thinking go with 225/40 in the back now or 235/35?
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question, what offset are your rear wheels?
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Originally Posted by silviaks,Oct 2 2005, 02:42 PM
well..the rear rim is 8.5+51 offset, they are pretty much way off, and its already cambered...dunno what degree. I think even if i roll my fender...i still rub.
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[QUOTE=silviaks,Oct 2 2005, 03:42 PM]well..the rear rim is 8.5+51 offset, they are pretty much way off, and its already cambered...dunno what degree.


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