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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Hello everyone...i'm running 18" volks te37 8.5" in front and 9.5 " in back with +40 all around...front tires 225/40/18 and back tires 235/40/18...i've recently installed the tein flex coilover and its rubbing...however...front side rubs and back left side rubs at high speed goin' over a little dip on the freeway...i can stick almost two fingers into the gap b/w the front tires and the front fender...pretty much same with the back...i've seen ppl with much lower drop but wondering if they're rubbing and also how come only one side rubs...please help!! Do i need to change the spring of the coilover since tein uses stock springs....
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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i would try to get alittle more camber going on...seems like pretty low offsets.

or just raise it up alittle(which i know you dont wanna do)

or Roll your fenders
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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The Tein Flex do not use stock springs. They use 10/12k springs.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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You definitely need to roll you fenders. The offset of your volks is too low. Even with more negative camber you will need to roll the fenders. Check out the Tire and Wheel thread. There is a sticky there that has suggenstions on wheel tire combos of what tire size and wheel offsets work.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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I called Tein and the rep told me they use stock spring...guess not...so 10 in the front and 12 in the back? with rolling fender...how will it affect my car cosmetically? how much for the service? anyone ever rubs in the rear? or usually the front is problematic...thanks...
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