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Will my fenders need rolling with this setup?

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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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My new rims are coming in next week. They are 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear with a 58 offset. The tires I'm going with are Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions (225/40/18 in the front and 265/35/18 in the rear). I'm also lowered on Espelir springs. Anything I need to do in order for these to fit or will I be fine? Thanks!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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You should be fine with that setup but if you want a guaranteed safe fitment, run a 255 rear.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by IIGQ4U,Jun 26 2007, 08:08 PM
You should be fine with that setup but if you want a guaranteed safe fitment, run a 255 rear.
Thanks for the input! The reason I'm getting the 265s is because this tire isn't made in the 255, otherwise I'd be good. But I just remembered that by buddy owns a body shop, so he told me to bring the wheels and tires and he'll install them. This way if the fenders need to be rolled, he can do them right away. Thanks again!
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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thats going to be a pretty close setup... should look nice but i believe you would experience the ocasional minor rubbing issues
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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I run a 265 on a +67. I'm pretty low. I think you'll have some problems with a 265 on a +58 when lowered
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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If you roll fenders in back, you ought to be ok. I am running a 265-35-18 on a 9.5 with +55 offset in the rear and lowered an inch. After rolling my fenders and moving the bumper tabs, I have no rubbing issues whatsoever.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ubetit,Jun 28 2007, 04:19 PM
I run a 265 on a +67. I'm pretty low. I think you'll have some problems with a 265 on a +58 when lowered
You must not be running any camber.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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well you can also take off the rubber piece on the inner trim of the rear fender, that adds about 2-3mm of clearance
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