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Best way to tell if c/o's will rub the tire?

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by c230 o5
cool .. you think even with my new tires for the front (225/40/18) i will still need a 5mm spacer?
only one way to find out...
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
only one way to find out...
yeaps in afew days if i dont rub with the new tire size, u think i should put the spacer on the rear or just dont install them?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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yeaps in afew days if i dont rub with the new tire size, u think i should put the spacer on the rear or just dont install them?
Don't... then you'll be asking for rubbing issues in the rear against the fender.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Don't... then you'll be asking for rubbing issues in the rear against the fender.
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simpliest solution when front tire's rubbing the coilover spring perch is to RAISE the car up. LOL I know it looks good, but the coilovers having all that tread on the shock tube for the perch doesn't mean you can use all of it. I learned it by making a slight dimple when the tire hit the fender when I took a left.
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