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Jul 30, 2011 | 02:24 PM

emphany

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From: Socal

Rubbing

I have 235/45/17's in the rears on 17x9 +35 with rolled rear and tabs relocated. im just tire tucking but im rubbing on bumps. i was wondering if 245/40 would give me a little extra clearance? TIA

Jul 30, 2011 | 06:05 PM

TTMartin

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245/40 has about a 2/3" smaller diameter (1/3" smaller radius).

Aug 2, 2011 | 06:40 PM

hamy

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I've been fighting a rubbing issue of my own over the past week and I finally broke down and raised the car. Is that possible? It might be the safest thing.

Aug 2, 2011 | 09:34 PM

Pootis

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Why not a 235/40 I'm running that on my 17x9s fine

Aug 4, 2011 | 03:51 PM

Jim@tirerack

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The 245/40R17 would be closer to the correct diameter. The 235/45R17 may be rubbing from the extra height. If it is still rubbibg on the fender you can try some more negative camber.