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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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Wheels will rub?

Will my wheels rub if i get them 17x7.5?

Will my wheels rub if i get them 18's?

I plan on doing a Progress spring drop...

I've heard of rims rubbing with 17x7.5 even without a drop
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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i got 18's with 215/35/zr18 tires, dropped 1.5 inches with the progress springs and they do not rub. . .
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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we have 17's and we get no rub. no drop yet but i am guessing we wont have a rubbing problem with the drop either.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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yeah but are your 17's 17x7.5 or 17x7
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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17x7.5 and 17x7 won't make any different as long as the offset is the same. My 17x7.5 rubbed because they had a smaller offset (40mm compared to 42-45) and wider tires (225). From what I hear, if you have at least 42mm offset and 215 tire, you're fine.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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i am gonna get a huge lip on mine so my tires will actually stick out a lil and then when i get the wide body kit it willl look nice plus bye doin this i don't have to worry bout wheel rub jsut get a rim that has a good size lip on it so the rim is actually farther away i will prob get 18x8 if i can find some good ones but thats just a theory please tell me how stupid i sound if what i am sayin is garbage
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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your not counting the fact the they will rub on the inside of the wheel well when the car's tires are turned
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Yeah, when I put the 225 tires on (7.5 width rim) they came less than 10mm from the shock springs in front, and rubbed on the outside, so I worry what would happen to a tire on an 18x8 rim, cause you'll probably be running a 245 tire. Just my advice if ya want it.
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