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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Lowering the 7

I'm hoping someone has dropped their car a full inch in front and back and I wanna know what your setup is.

I'm curious if you have any rubbing problems or anything of the like.

I would like to run 17x7's with an offset of +43mm all around and drop the car an inch.

Do you think I would have a problem with rubbing?

What size of tires should I use?
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Ok I just did this... I have a 17x7 40mm offset with 225/50's all the way around... Lowered the car over an inch all the way around, and the outside of the fender is fine as long as you roll it a little... The inside edge of the tire is touching the spring though, so I need smaller tires... Ordered some 205/40's for the front and that should do the trick... The back has plenty of room... Wouldn't run anything wider than a 225 out back though...
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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Sweet... That's what I needed to know. Thanks!

Anyone else have an opinion?
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Here's a pic...

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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Hey alex, why dont you try getting a small wheel spacer, something like 3/16", i bet it would fix your problem.
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