I recently picked up a set of Sport Max 940's (18x7.5 5x100.73.40.gm) with 225/40ZR18 tires,but they rub the back springs or struts or whatever it is. I went online and it shows that they should fit.

I'm sure you can tell by my post count that I'm pretty much a 'noob', especially when it comes to cars.

Can anyone shed some light on what the problem is or what I can do to resolve it??

 

just change out the suspension or get wheel spacers

 

^Change out the suspension? Elaborate on that please?

How much are spacers and where can I get them and what kind do I need??

 

go with spacers. It will work out

 

^I just got off the phone with a guy at Big O, who wasn't much help.
He said 'spacers are dangerous because if one cracks or brakes it'll make your wheels unstable'. <--- ??

 

yes that is true but thats why you dont want to buy cheap spacers like the ones from ebay. check and see how much room you would need then find a company who sells spacers and get that size. more then likely you will need 8mm ones

 

^Does that mean I can't buy them from an auto store or a tire shop??

 

you might be able to but you can find them online pretty cheap

http://www.ezaccessory.com/4_5_Lug_5...acer_p/606.htmthere 5mm

http://www.livermoreperformance.com/...cers.html#note

or get aluminum ones off of ebay

 

Am I reading right? $100+ for spacers??

 

for good quality ones yes for lower quality no