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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I've been really thinking about dropping my car on tein S-techs (nice price and they seem to be the least amount of drop). I have volk LE37t in front: 18" x 7.5" +48 225 tires and Rears: volk LE37t in 18" x 8.5" +50 255 tires.

As of right now, I believe, the rears rub just a tad on very large bumps but that seems about it. I'm wondering if I am going to have to flare my fenders with the drop? I have to get up into my driveway which fully compresses the front springs so with the s-techs fully compressed is it going to tear my fender off?

Personally I don't like the flared look so if I have to get them flared, I'll just can the idea.

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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mine rubbed on all 4s after dropping
had it aligned for an aggressive street alignment
and no more rear rubs at all
fronts rub on bumps only now- so i gotta just be careful about staying away from bumps or taking them slower
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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As long as I don't have to flair the fenders I don't mind since I can roll the fenders.

Where did they rub (if you know)? Was it the lip of the fender or just the liner somewhere?

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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you can dump it on that set up with rolled fenders. and if you are still rubbing check your allignment and adjust camber from there
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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The problem is you have a low offset wheel and a wider tire. If you ran the 245/35R18 they would fit much easier. You might still have to roll the fender lip witht he car lowered or you can run more negative camber.
If I can help let me know.
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