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Old 12-20-08, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by montgb
In my experience, the rubbing was lessened after rolling the fenders. Plus, it only was happening on my rear driver side (driver side is lower than passenger side on our cars).

Check the specs of the tires that you're considering - I have Nitto 555's, 275/35/19. However different brands might have a slightly skinnier width, which might be enough to prevent rubbing.
its actually not the fender it rubs on after you roll the fender on the driver side. put a lot of time into figuring out what the problem was. on the drive side where the lower bumper cover meets the fender line you will see where there is a clip that allows the bumper to hold on in that corner. there is a tab that sticks out farther there and that is what the tire actually is rubbing against. we sanded that down, power tool at dealer, in seconds it was gone and I never rubbed again after that. just make sure you put paint on it after you are done
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Old 12-20-08, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
its actually not the fender it rubs on after you roll the fender on the driver side. put a lot of time into figuring out what the problem was. on the drive side where the lower bumper cover meets the fender line you will see where there is a clip that allows the bumper to hold on in that corner. there is a tab that sticks out farther there and that is what the tire actually is rubbing against. we sanded that down, power tool at dealer, in seconds it was gone and I never rubbed again after that. just make sure you put paint on it after you are done
Good point, Mike - I remember seeing your thread about that. I'll have to take a look myself!
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Old 12-20-08, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by montgb
Good point, Mike - I remember seeing your thread about that. I'll have to take a look myself!
no problem, if someone can take a pic while rim is off I can show you on the pic what the dealer tech and I did to make it work.
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Old 12-20-08, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
no problem, if someone can take a pic while rim is off I can show you on the pic what the dealer tech and I did to make it work.
Ok well whenever i get back ome ill take the tire off an send you the pic. unles someone already has one.
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Old 12-29-08, 11:13 PM
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Does anyone know if car insurance companies cover aftermarket wheels? how does that work? do i need to tell my insurance company that i have aftermarket wheels?
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Just uploaded better pics on 1st post
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pics are much better, man I need some rims....

is your front liner ripped? or is it just the pic??
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Originally Posted by passnu2
pics are much better, man I need some rims....

is your front liner ripped? or is it just the pic??
AHHHH, Im not sure. I have to take a better look. maybe it got ripped when i hit the curb a month ago.
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Sweet wheels!
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Originally Posted by pli
the wheels alone are nice, but for some reason, it doesn't look right. maybe its something that needs to be grown into. or maybe the drop is not low enough
You were right, it didnt look right with those tires. check the new pics on post #1
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It does look nice, although I think you would be better served by a set of coilovers! Those wheels look amazing.

What tire size did you go with in the rear - 275/35? Any rub with the Eibachs?
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I like the overall look of the car but I don't like how those wheels look, sorry.
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the wheels are too dark.
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
I like the overall look of the car but I don't like how those wheels look, sorry.
LOL. thats cool. its all about personal preference. there are some wheels that everybody on CL love and I dont like at all. like the T1s.
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Originally Posted by montgb
It does look nice, although I think you would be better served by a set of coilovers! Those wheels look amazing.

What tire size did you go with in the rear - 275/35? Any rub with the Eibachs?
yes I have 275/35 with eibachs, but they rub, not bad though. I have a fender roller Im just waiting on a hot day to do it. do you rub?
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