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How can I tell if m tires are rubbing my springs?

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Old 09-29-09, 09:45 PM
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How can I tell if m tires are rubbing my springs?

I have Racing Beat springs (and AGX shocks, if that's relevant), wheels are 17x7 +42(), tires are 215/45.

There is very little clearance in front, but I can't tell if they rub when cornering. Would I be able to hear it or feel it?
I ask because tonight I was going around an exit ramp kind of hard and it felt like the front end was bouncing a bit. I couldn't tell if it was the road or my car.
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If your tire are rubbing the springs you'll see rubber on the coils.
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and a groove in the tire.
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Stick a layer of masking tape to the spring and go for a quick, spirited drive.
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