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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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I am wondering if anyone knows if I will rub with the following info:

Front: 18x8, 225/40/18, offset 48

Rear: 18x9, 265/35/18, offset 55

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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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you might, offsets are a bit low. someone correct me if i'm wrong. but then again, you're only dropping it about 1 inch. wheels might stick out a bit.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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I'd run 255/35/18 in the rear.
you might get a little rub...

try adjusting your alignment.
camber -1.0 front -2.0 rear, you should be ok
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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If you rolled your fenders, you should be fine with a little camber play. It is just an inch, so it isn't like you are dumping it really. I am only at stock height, but I never rub on 265-35-18, 9.5 width, +55 offset, and stock alignment. I did a bit of work on the fenders and everything was fine. Once you do it, let us know.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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on my 03 i had 17 by 7 1/2(215's), and 17 by 8(245's). offsets were +48 front, and +45 rear. i was lowered on eibachs, with no fender rolling and no camber adjustment. i never rubbed, except for one time, which it was an extremely large dig in a turn. but it took a lot for it to rub front and back. i would say, with a 265 you are going to rub for sure. with a 255, you definitley lower your chances. good luck
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Anyone with the same tire/wheel sizes?? Looking for more info before I order the Eibachs...
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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I used to have the pro kit on stock shocks...

Looks pretty nice...
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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your front might rub on hard turns/dips, i would stay with 255 in the rear
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by silentdancer,Feb 11 2007, 04:36 PM
your front might rub on hard turns/dips, i would stay with 255 in the rear
Already running the 265's in the rear. I know I may need to drop to 255 but the 265's only have about 8,000 miles on them. I may try it with the current tires and see what happens....
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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I have the same sizes, but not lowered yet. Just do it, so we can all find out what happens... I am curious to know.
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