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ok..one day into the new rims and I feel the passenger side rear tires rubbing like a mother..only when I go over a deep bump..it appears the fender line is in the way..but having 225/45/17's, I didnt expect this to happen..I should just roll the sides up then I guess?
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if it is rubbing the plastic wheel well cover just leave it alone. The plastic will rub away over time. If it is the metal lip of the fender use the FAQ for how to roll it.
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Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
If it is the metal lip of the fender use the FAQ for how to roll it.
yupp thats exactly what it is..thanks I'll read up on it
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you dont think it could be the fender cause it is awfully close to the tires..it peeled a good chunk of the rubber too..I was pissed when I saw that when I got home..
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I don't rub with 18" wheels and 225/40/18 , lowered more than you. 
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I don't rub with 18" wheels and 225/40/18 , lowered more than you.
me too.... look at the bumper mount tab - sometimes it is bent towards the car and will cut your tire like a hot knife through butter.... I had that then bashed the tab out.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I don't rub with 18" wheels and 225/40/18 , lowered more than you.
what offset are your wheels?
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I don't rub with 18" wheels and 225/40/18 , lowered more than you.
yea i know thats why I was like wtf! blown strut?!? cant be, its sits flush..but I did what was told in the FAQ posted by Stazi, hopefully that hlped, havent really driven it quite yet..
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i have 225/45/17 also and i had the same problem. it was actually rubbing on the metal and i could see a small line around the tire where they had rubbed while moving. i rolled the fenders and i havent had any problems yet. i didnt expect rubbing either but i guess it has to do with the offset.
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