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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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i just put new rims on my 1995 sc400 they're 18 the back is 18.9 and they are rubbing slightly i'm thinking i need to upgrade my shocks. any suggestions help me out.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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are you on stock ride height?
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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yeah the rims are the only thing i have upgraded
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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what tire sizes? post some pictures...
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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im rocking 18x8.5, 18x9.5 +35 all around and no rub on stock suspension??? hmmm??? oh yeah and my tires are 245/40/18 in the front n 275/35/18....how big r ur tires?? offset of rims??? high low??
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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265/35/18 93w is the measurements
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Not unless you got really aggressive offsets will they rub. 9's in the rear should tuck under the wheel well just fine if your offset aint that aggressive
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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this thread is useless without pictures...
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i'm running 17x9 in the back no problem with 37+ offset

no rolling, original fender with the plastic strip also..
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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I have 17x9 + 15 w/ no problems all around.

Just a small roll all around.
Where are you rubbing at on the car?
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im running 17x10 with a 32 offset 265 tire on ,no rub. 275 tire needs a slight roll. Check the wheel fitament thread
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