rims are rubbing!!!
07-24-2008, 02:05 PM
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rims are rubbing!!!
I got new rims and tires ( 205/40/17 ) and the back two rub on the trailing links(tension rods)
how do i fix this? spacers? new links or what
07-24-2008, 02:14 PM
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
it depends what the offset is on the rims...maybe you do need spacers
07-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
what is my other option beside spacers?
07-24-2008, 02:51 PM
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
i would think only spacers...idk if there is anything else you can change
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
where do you buy the spacers from, i have looked around and cant find them.
07-25-2008, 10:35 AM
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07-25-2008, 12:14 PM
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
or ebay, they are dirt cheap on there... you will only need like 5mm difference anyway since they just barely rub.
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
ok so i have heard some bad things about the spacers. what do you guys think? should i still get them?
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RE: rims are rubbing!!!
what is bad about them?? i wouldnt think they put anymore stress on the studs or anything its only a 5mm difference.