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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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I have 18 x7.5 and 18x 8.5 Volk CE28n and Espiler springs (1.3" drop) and are running the correct size tire (225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Nitto 555's).

I am rubbing in the front wheel well when going over uneven entrances and the weight of the car shift alot. What can I do and is thisa major problem...will it cause problems? The rubb is not that bad. Can the front fender linners be trimmed or bent?

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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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what offsets did you get?
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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roll ur fenders
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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18X7.5 +50 / 18X8.5 +52 is the wheel size and offset.


How do I stop the rubbing in the front?
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Touge Freak,Jan 16 2006, 07:29 PM
18X7.5 +50 / 18X8.5 +52 is the wheel size and offset.


How do I stop the rubbing in the front?
you shouldn't be rubbing with those specs....check you alignment?
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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I'm willing to bet you didn't get an alignment after you installed the springs.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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It's possible he's often rubbing +50 offsets with a 225 tire and a 1.3 inch drop. I rubbed those same specs on a stock height car during hard maneuvers and my alignment is fine.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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I got an alignment. The guy did not give me any numbers though.

I only rubb over big dips or bumps going 45+ and when going in steep driveways where the car rocks and shifts weight.
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