biglexass

well i just got new 20 inch rims with a 245/35/20 tire.the rim has a +35 offset.and i rub i think it is because my springs are so old and weak.because when my 100lb sister sits in the back it goes down like an inch.i want to get the tanable springs that lower the car 2 inches.will in work or will i rub.i heard they have a stiff spring rate.

PureDrifter

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i believe thats more of a problem with your shocks than your springs. springs would cause the wheels to rub MORE since the lower the car.

RA40

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If I recollect, there are enough issues with 245's up front. A 235 with a more rounded shoulder possibly. Can always shave the fender lip too.

Stefwilli

What kind of rub is it? Is the tire hitting the lip of the fender or, is the tire hitting the plastic cover inside the fender?

skperformance

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what year is the car?

PureDrifter

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hes got a UCF11 car...94 i believe

biglexass

yup a 94 and it only rubs in the back.there is like a lil lip insid the fender that it rubs on.well if i get new shocks can i run thoses tanables???i really want to lower my car and i dont what it to rub and i dont have enough for coilovers..

PureDrifter

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pshh, just have the lips rolled and you wont have to change anything.

Phucanese

how wide are your wheels?

those trim pieces around the fender could be removed.
there are only 4 screws that hold them in place,
but once you remove them, i dont think it will make a difference.
you are going to have to roll the fenders.

why would you want lowering springs to stop the car from rubbing?
the wheels will probably sit on the rear fenders if you lower it.

just roll the rears and THEN lower the car.
post some pics once your done!

biglexass

how much does that cost and can you do it your self???there are people that have 20 inch rims on there lex and lower it and dont have to roll anything>>>>

PureDrifter

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thats because they runa wheel/tire combo that will sit inside the fender. its more about width then height. you should be able to get your fenders rolled for between $25-50MAX per corner.

PureDrifter

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http://www.rollyourfender.com/index.html

may be of some help.

Phucanese

or go dig out your old baseball bat and do it for free

steveski

You know I needed to roll my fenders and went to a half dozen speed shops in Houston and NONE would do it. They all said the paint could crack, etc. They would only rent me the roller and I would have to do it!

I ended up going to a custom paint shop and spend $30 to have the rear fenders cut with an air saw. They look great and no more rubbing - just a suggestion but I bet rolling is safer. I just couldn't get anybody to do it.