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16x7 +42 and 16x8 +46-will it rub?

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Old 06-22-2011, 10:33 PM
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i'm lowered on swift sport springs and koni yellows on upper perch. i have about a 1 finger gap all around. my fenders are not modified. does anybody have a similar set up?
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It could rub depending on the tire you choose and the alignment setting on the car. I would think it would be fairly easy to make those work. If I can help let me know.
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For the front:
Offsets lower than +43 are not recommended on the front because a very narrow tire would need to be used to avoid rubbing.
+43 to +47 offset: 205 tires, 6.5" - 7.5" wide wheel
+48 to +52 offset: 215 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+53 to +57 offset: 225 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+58 to +62 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+63 or higher offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel

For the rear:
Offsets below 40 are not recommended for the rear because a tire narrower than the stock tire would need to be used to avoid rubbing.
+40 to +44 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+45 to +49 offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 9.0" wide wheel
+50 to +54 offset: 255 tires, 8.0" - 9.5" wide wheel
+55 to +59 offset: 265 tires, 8.5" - 9.5" wide wheel
+60 to +64 offset: 275 tires, 9.0" - 10.0" wide wheel
+65 or higher offset: 285 tires, 9.0" - 10.0" wide wheel

You are a little lower than the recommended offset for the front but as you can see it is pretty close, so either adding some negative camber or replacing the fender tabs with wire ties should help.

For the rear, you should have no problem with a 225.

I would just get an alignment and ask them to add some more negative camber.
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I know, i read the fitment guide. Wasnt too sure since im on the borderline for the fronts.

I did my alignment myself. Front camber is about -1.5 in the front. I dunno, just have to see i guess
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