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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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I just got mine new wheel package for my SRT-4, got no problem with that ride, but I wanted to mount the originalSRT-4 rims and wheels to the 04 SXT and ran into a problem. When I mounted the rear tire it didn't have the clearance that I needed..it rubbed to the rear strut..about 1/4 inch of it.
Anybody out there that ran into the same problem as I did? How did you deal with it? The SRT rim is stock w/ 205/50/17 tire. Maybe insert a wheel spacer? I don't want to change the tire, even though that will work..tires are expensive these days. Let me know what you all think. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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either redo the suspension if you want to run the 50 series or just switch to a 40 series tire and you will have no problem
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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cheaper to do wheel spacers... but u should get longer screws with the spacers just to be on the safe side lol
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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spacers arent safe, i seen wheels come off cuz of spacers. just get a 40 series tire
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:33 AM
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thats y u should get longer screws with the wheel spacers lol
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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Yea if you get spaces make sure you use a spacer. I ran 40s wit my srt rims for along time and hated it. I just got a set of 45s. But, I also had to buy all new suspension. Get new suspension components and run 45s best thing you could do.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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5mm spacer and learn how to tighten a lug nut, fools.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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I tried that size of tire once too. It looks the best. But I went back to 40 series to get some gear ratio back. For the 50 series I put in a wheel spacer and flattened out that ridge on the rear strut.I wouldn't recommend it, but it worked.
 
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