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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate
Rubbing Problem
Help Please

I have got a problem with my front tyres rubbing on the suspension strut,its just the edge of the rim protecters, Its possible the tyres had to much air in them has anyone else had any problems simlar to this?

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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate
my bad they are 18x8.5 all round with Avon tyres
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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whats your offset, it could be that...
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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might need a 5mm spacer......h and r makes good ones....
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The tyre size is 225/40/18, i'm not sure what the offset is, the invoice does have 35 printed on it also m67.

Does any of this help?

At present I have taken them off the car until next year cos the weather is crap here for the next few months but this is really bugging me.

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