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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Yes I knew the wheels would rub when I bought them, and am just looking for a way to prevent the rubbing. I am running a stock suspension setup with VMR v710 18x9.5 +50 w/ Falken 245/40/18 non-staggered. I am looking for the cheapest option possible without sacrificing performance. A shop recommended Spring spacers, is this a suitable option? Otherwise I need suggestions. Thanks.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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first thing,...get different sized tires. You need a 35 series with 18s, 245/35/18 or 255/35/18.
The size of wheels is very do-able, I would get an alignment with more camber and you should be better.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sillyboybmxer
first thing,...get different sized tires. You need a 35 series with 18s, 245/35/18 or 255/35/18.
The size of wheels is very do-able, I would get an alignment with more camber and you should be better.
This. The oversized diameter is not helping you. What alignment settings are you running? If you haven't maxed out negative camber, that would be my next step. If that doesn't get rid of the rubbing, next step is a fender roll.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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I'm obviously not an expert in working with my car as you all can probably already tell, but when you change the camber the way you are recommending, is the way the car looks in it's stance going to change a lot?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Also for the recommendation of fender roll, I can't find a local shop that has any idea how to do this. I'm in the North West Arkansas Area.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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I would also say to roll your fenders and but the right sized tires. As for finding someone to roll your fenders look in your local subforum on here and post asking about it. Someone on there probably does it. Also changing the camber won't change the "stance". It will just allow more clearance. Rolling the fenders and getting the right tires should solve this issue for good though.
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