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Old 03-04-2007 | 09:17 PM
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So i just got back from Firestone and I got a set of new tires. I believe that they are 215/45/17's. Anyway, they rub when i make a COMPLETE turn and when I drive and hit a slight dip in the road. i would just like some suggestions on what to do... Should i just go back to 205/40/17's, or can I take the wheel well cover off? I really appreciate it y'all....





......Oh, and i'm riding on the stock suspension also
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 09:21 PM
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find someone with a fender roller?
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 09:40 PM
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^^^fender rolling ftw
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 10:22 PM
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do you guys have an idea of how much it would run in price?
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 10:25 PM
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if u get lowering springs u won't rub when hitting bumps because the lowering springs won't travel as much...
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 10:29 PM
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This is what my friend did to his car whenhis wheels hit after a dip:
He dentedtheinside,and around,ofwhere the wheel rubs Just enoughso the
wheel doesn't rub anymore. Idk what tools he used but im guessing
a hammer might be useful. However, he had like 24'...haha
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 10:32 PM
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if u get lowering springs u won't rub when hitting bumps because the lowering springs won't travel as much...
It still rubs when i make a full turn though (i.e. a U-turn)
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 10:38 PM
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i can't believe that...it might be that since there new and have all that meat on them they are barely catchin...I would try the hammer idea should be easy to see where it rubs you'll see a differance on the metal...

I only had problems with 19's when i do a u turn it rubs but i never got the hammer out..
 
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Old 03-04-2007 | 11:40 PM
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So i just got back from Firestone and I got a set of new tires. I believe that they are 215/45/17's.

why?!?!

take them back, they sold you tires that are too big. The overall diameter is larger by more than an inch!

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Old 03-04-2007 | 11:47 PM
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oh wow, ok.... then that's what i'll do. I already let them know that the tires rub and they told me to go back tomorrow... thanks you guys!... i'm still pissed though.[:@] LOL
 



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