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Old 03-31-2010, 06:01 PM   #1
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aight im having a problem with my front left tire rubbing on my brand new lowering springs i had changed the tires before i lowered it because i had problems with it on the stock springs as well i have 225/45/17 on the front and now spacers and still no difference what do i do






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Old 03-31-2010, 09:34 PM   #2
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You need better offset wheels.

I have never had a problem with that tire size on the front of an FC.
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I agree the offset is wrong, try a different spacer. Are your front wheels cambered?
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aight im having a problem with my front left tire rubbing on my brand new lowering springs (...)
I put money we're talking about Tein S-Tech's or Tanabe GF210's?


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