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Old 07-24-2008, 02:05 PM
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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
 
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it depends what the offset is on the rims...maybe you do need spacers
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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what is my other option beside spacers?
 
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i would think only spacers...idk if there is anything else you can change
 
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Default RE: rims are rubbing!!!
offset trailing links then. they only cost you $70 after the core charge.

http://neongoodies.com/Goodies/Rear_...ion_Rods.shtml

 
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where do you buy the spacers from, i have looked around and cant find them.
 
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http://www.modernperformance.com/pro...3caf8f4c821646
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 12:14 PM
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Default 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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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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what is bad about them?? i wouldnt think they put anymore stress on the studs or anything its only a 5mm difference.
 
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