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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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Rear is Rubbing what can it be?

i put on Sportmax 501's 15x8 +15 offset,and running 195/50/15 tires, it rubs in the back wheels when going up driveways
what could it be?The fender or the back wall?
 
Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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with those specs, it's rubbing the fenders.

edit: er wait, i don't know, now i'm second-guessing. oh wait nm.
 

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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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Your wheels are too wide with too little offset. Those are definitely going to rub against your fenders
 
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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you need 195/45/15 with a mild tire stretch..195/50/15 tires are too meaty. the 45 and the 50 makes a big difference especially since your wheels are 8" wide. you also need to either pull, cut, or roll your fenders...possibly with some negative rear camber too. good luck!
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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even with my 25+ offset rubs. you need camber and different tires and fender work
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Conversely.. you could stop hauling fat chicks.
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Almost 2.5 years, that is one hell of a grave dig, haha.
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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while we're here! if i dropped my gd3 1'' and had 15x8+25 that would still rub; yes?
 
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