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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Ok, so I just got some new wheels on my 04 Gt. I replaced the stock 17's with 15's. But, the 15's are running a taller tire and the car is lowered 2 inches on Eibach Sportlines.

The problem is under full throttle, the rears are rubbing a little and are getting slight "cuts" in them from the inner fender. What I'm wondering is if anyone makes like something that goes inside the spring to prevent it from compressing and letting the car squat so much.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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I have the same problem with mine. Try rolling the fenders in. What size are you running?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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You should mini tub it !


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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwel1
I have the same problem with mine. Try rolling the fenders in. What size are you running?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Rolling the fenders will help
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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roll em roll em roll em, get them fenders rollin , raw hide!
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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careful not to crack the paint while rolling them.
your car looks really nice, I'm sure you may want to get that done by someone who's done it before.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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do you have the wrong backspacing on the wheels? those tires shouldn't rub on THAT car.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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^+1..... We had 325/50/15 Mickey DR's on my old 01 and nothing was cut or rolled.....
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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What the last two guys said.

But if all else fails....Do what the other guys said...and just Roll em!
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