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Problem with tires rubbing. Would springs solve it?

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Old 08-16-03, 03:27 AM
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Problem with tires rubbing. Would springs solve it?

I have a 94 touring with Koni adjustable shocks. The shocks lowered the car (not sure how much). I have stock wheels with Toyo T1S 225/50/16 tires. When I take corners hard of hit bumps head on my tires rub the wheel well. I am pretty sure that my car has stock springs. If I put on stiffer, aftermarket springs keep my tires from rubbing?

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Old 08-16-03, 04:42 AM
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They might help, since they will be stiffer, but they will also likely lower the car, which could give you more rubbing. What effect they will have depends on which springs you get.

Another option you can try for free (besides the labor) is to move the spring perches on the Koni shocks. Koni's for the FD have 3 positions for the lower spring perch that you can use. Find out where yours are now and move them up (raising the car) to gain some clearance.

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