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Old 06-12-2007, 09:07 PM
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what is rubbing? like the wheels
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:10 PM
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uhh, what?
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Rubbing is racing.
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what is rubbing? what do wheels do when they rub. is it bad? does it affect performance or is it just annoying?
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it will wear down the tires and possibly have a blow out.
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will it occur if i purchase 255/45s and lower my car an inch?
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noone has ever lowered a 00+ except GXP Venom, and he is on bags.
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noone has ever lowered a 00+ except GXP Venom, and he is on bags.

in other words. we cant answer that question.
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Originally Posted by ferullo0
will it occur if i purchase 255/45s and lower my car an inch?
I know for sure PontiacDad has 255'* on his 2000 SSEi, and IIRC so does SilverBullet. They aren't lowered but they don't have any rubbing issues. I also have 255'* and there is no rubbing, but then again I have a G-body.

255'* on 92-99'* will rub unless you modify the wheel well.

In my opinion, go with a narrower tire if you plan to lower the car.
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I have 235s and I rub, so 255s would be a bit too close for comfort.
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