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Old 02-07-2010 | 11:09 AM
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Default Will 255/40 tire rub on 17x9 +45 wheel?
I got RPF1 rears at 17x9+45 and want to run 255/40/17 tires.

Im on espelirs with uk alignment right now. Does anyone have this setup and have issues?

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Old 02-07-2010 | 11:39 AM
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since your rears are rolled it shouldnt rub
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Old 02-07-2010 | 12:00 PM
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You should be ok.
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Old 02-07-2010 | 01:45 PM
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You should be good. Espelir springs doesn't drop you that low so you still have room to play with.
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Originally Posted by tudernos,Feb 7 2010, 02:45 PM
You should be good. Espelir springs doesn't drop you that low so you still have room to play with.
thanks for the info.
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You WILL rub on BIG dips and on STEEP drive ways. I had this setup and experienced rubbing.
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I rubbed on big bumps @ freeway speeds

same set up
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Originally Posted by JDMQuip,Feb 8 2010, 09:24 PM
You WILL rub on BIG dips and on STEEP drive ways. I had this setup and experienced rubbing.
did both of yall keep the set up as is or did something to eliminate rub? more camber?
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I'm still on those sizes. I'm running -3 camber in the rear and rolled/relocated tab on the fenders.


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