ok so i am being cheap... 4 tires for $265
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I'm thinking I'll swap the springs between sides.
Thats not that hard of a job.
Also, I called TEIN and they mentioned some bushings that are supposed to be installed from stock to new, I need to verify those are there.
It's almost impossible to get the TEIN's adjusted so they don't rub.
Been covered before.
Someone had mentioned they might be redesigning the kit, but the tech guy at TEIN,
said it was more of "theortical" thing.
No newer spring design exists.
I wonder if I could put the rubber spacers back in?
Lots of seperate threads on that too...
I know people say it's a bad thing to do, but hmmm.
Or I could do nothing, the tires will wear where the fender makes contact (god it sounds aweful when I hit a slight bump) and eventually the problem will solve itself.
Thats not that hard of a job.
Also, I called TEIN and they mentioned some bushings that are supposed to be installed from stock to new, I need to verify those are there.
It's almost impossible to get the TEIN's adjusted so they don't rub.
Been covered before.
Someone had mentioned they might be redesigning the kit, but the tech guy at TEIN,
said it was more of "theortical" thing.
No newer spring design exists.
I wonder if I could put the rubber spacers back in?
Lots of seperate threads on that too...
I know people say it's a bad thing to do, but hmmm.
Or I could do nothing, the tires will wear where the fender makes contact (god it sounds aweful when I hit a slight bump) and eventually the problem will solve itself.
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Good luck man.
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So is this rubbing occurring from the tires rubbing against the springs on your COs? Unless you're riding too low, I'm a bit confused as to how the tire is rubbing from the springs 
I ask because I'm lowered on Eibach Pro Kit springs, and considering going 255 when my tires wear out. Also, sometimes as you go wider on the same size rim, the increased width can result in a taller sidewall (also depends on how the tire is designed). Going down one profile size (255/35/17) maybe help..
I ask because I'm lowered on Eibach Pro Kit springs, and considering going 255 when my tires wear out. Also, sometimes as you go wider on the same size rim, the increased width can result in a taller sidewall (also depends on how the tire is designed). Going down one profile size (255/35/17) maybe help..
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I'm thinking I'll swap the springs between sides.
Thats not that hard of a job.
Also, I called TEIN and they mentioned some bushings that are supposed to be installed from stock to new, I need to verify those are there.
It's almost impossible to get the TEIN's adjusted so they don't rub.
Been covered before.
Someone had mentioned they might be redesigning the kit, but the tech guy at TEIN,
said it was more of "theortical" thing.
No newer spring design exists.
I wonder if I could put the rubber spacers back in?
Lots of seperate threads on that too...
I know people say it's a bad thing to do, but hmmm.
Or I could do nothing, the tires will wear where the fender makes contact (god it sounds aweful when I hit a slight bump) and eventually the problem will solve itself.
Thats not that hard of a job.
Also, I called TEIN and they mentioned some bushings that are supposed to be installed from stock to new, I need to verify those are there.
It's almost impossible to get the TEIN's adjusted so they don't rub.
Been covered before.
Someone had mentioned they might be redesigning the kit, but the tech guy at TEIN,
said it was more of "theortical" thing.
No newer spring design exists.
I wonder if I could put the rubber spacers back in?
Lots of seperate threads on that too...
I know people say it's a bad thing to do, but hmmm.
Or I could do nothing, the tires will wear where the fender makes contact (god it sounds aweful when I hit a slight bump) and eventually the problem will solve itself.
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ON THE CHEAP AGAIN
Not rubbing much anymore. Guess they're worn in so to speak.
Just ordered some Federal SS595's for the front for 60 each + shipping.
About 150 total including tax, since they're in CA.
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...ss595+91v.html
People seem to think they're OK.
Couldn't find 225-45-17's in the Fierce UHP's to match the rear.
These look close in tread design.
Just ordered some Federal SS595's for the front for 60 each + shipping.
About 150 total including tax, since they're in CA.
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...ss595+91v.html
People seem to think they're OK.
Couldn't find 225-45-17's in the Fierce UHP's to match the rear.
These look close in tread design.
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No spacers needed. I try to look up the specs on the tires, compare
the diameter to a 225/45/17. Fuzions and Sumitomo HTRIII's
don't rub at all, but these Fierce/Goodyears are a little bigger, couldn't find the
exact specs.
Fact is a 245/40/17 is smaller in diameter than the front 225/45/17.
255 was a perfect match. Tirerack tells you revolutions per miles, diameter width etc.
the diameter to a 225/45/17. Fuzions and Sumitomo HTRIII's
don't rub at all, but these Fierce/Goodyears are a little bigger, couldn't find the
exact specs.
Fact is a 245/40/17 is smaller in diameter than the front 225/45/17.
255 was a perfect match. Tirerack tells you revolutions per miles, diameter width etc.
