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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrenalin
Okay, I was just thinking maybe if you were running a super wide rim that would balloon the tire and possibly cause problems but you're good. I'd have to agree with $hawn and wonder if you have the correct BS. I fit 295/50/15s on my '95 (in the pic) with a 10" wide rim and had no issues and also without rolloing the fenders or beating in the fenderwells. I also ran my quad shocks (the inside shocks you were refering to) but I just had them reversed.

Pull a tire and check your Back Spacing. Even if the wheels have 5.5" BS, on your car it should still fit. My '95 was lowered too, but not sure how low yours is. Here is a pic of my car the way it sat then for a reference.



Edit: I was using stock cut springs, so my ride was pretty stiff. I haven't used Sportlines, so I'm not sure what they are like iun comparison. I think your tire may be just a tad taller but it can't be much.

Just like everyone else has said, rolling the fenders will probably cure your problem, but just be careful. Even if your easy, you can slightly ripple the metal just on the outside lip. I've rolled the lip on mine just recently and you can tell it. I've done it in the past and never had a problem, so maybe that was just a fluke. Sorry to ramble, but apparently I'm in a typing mood!
The tire on your car is a 26" tall tire I sold him 275/60/15 et streets which are 28" tall and yes 2 inches can and will make a huge difference Chris
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