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> Need spring/strut recommendation, Spaced out the wheels and now the tires rub
post May 12, 2008 - 6:36 PM
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I just installed 25 mm spacers on my wheels, 15" x 6.5" with 38 mm offset. I love the look, but now the rear wheels occasionally rub the fenders, particularly if I hit a dip or hump with a little too much velocity. tongue.gif My springs and struts are all original and I have 124,000+ miles on my '97 convertible. First, would new suspension components help tighten things up enough to minimize and perhaps eliminate the rubbing? Second, what should I get? At one point, I was going to lower it with Tein S-Techs and KYB GR2's, but now, obviously, the lowering would be ill-advised. So are there good non-lowering performance springs that I can put on with the KYB struts? Thanks for the help.


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'97 GT Convertible - deep jewel green pearl w/tan top, 5 speed, 240,000 miles and counting Gave up the ghost - being resurrected by perkyshadow
 
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post May 12, 2008 - 7:18 PM
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Here they are, $69.95/pr:

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_5...p/5100-5100.htm

I also found a bunch on ebay of varying sizes.

So, by "rolling in" my fenders, you mean essentially crimping that lip on the inside of the fender so that it is flat against the inner wall? I might opt for that if it is necessary, but I want to replace the suspension anyway. Even if it is only minimized, that's better. Plus, I just want a stiffer feel. Maybe it will finally provide me with the incentive to slow down. wink.gif


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