Can I lower on 18's?
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From: Watertown, CT
1988 300ce
Can I lower on 18's?
I just put a set of 18" rims on my car and there is a decent gap. I was wondering if I should have any problems lowering my car, namely with a set of eibach or H&R springs. I am pretty sure the tire size is 225/40-18's, but am not positive. If this would make difference, I can easily get the exact number. Also, if it matters, it would be done to a 1988 300ce. Thanks
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If you have the normal 18mm offset on 18x8 inch wheels, you will probably encounter some rubbing when you drop yoru car, I know I did. I ended up rolling my fenders with a ghetto rigged setup with great success, and the look is definitely worth it.
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From: Houston, Texas
1994 MB E420 RENNtech
I lowered my 94 E420 with H&R springs. I am running 18x8.5 ET35 wheels and 225/40's all around. For about 2 months I did not get the suspension alignment done. I did roll the fenders all around.
After rolling the fenders, I did not have any rubbing problems. I just recently installed the Renntech camber kit for the rear. After installation was complete, I then had the car aligned. After alignment, I had alot of rubbing on the front where the tires were rubbing against the plastic body molding. After about 2 weeks of rubbing, I noticed that it basically rubbed itself-in and now I don't hear it rub anymore.
After rolling the fenders, I did not have any rubbing problems. I just recently installed the Renntech camber kit for the rear. After installation was complete, I then had the car aligned. After alignment, I had alot of rubbing on the front where the tires were rubbing against the plastic body molding. After about 2 weeks of rubbing, I noticed that it basically rubbed itself-in and now I don't hear it rub anymore.
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From: L.A., San Fernando Valley
1995 E320
Originally Posted by Makahveli
What does rolling in your fenders mean?
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From: Toronto, Canada
540 6spd
I lowered my 300E using H & R's (which I'm tryin to sell) and I put on 18x8 Carlsson 1/6 Evo's w/ 225-40's and I had a lot of rubbing on full lock turns and over bumps on the highway.
