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20" Rubbing

Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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i have 20's and have no rubbing issues at all.... Go 20's baby!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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no rubbing for me... DPE 20 inchers with H&R coilovers...
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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There should be no rubbing at all, however, there are many different factors that account for rubbing like tire size and lowering height.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwboy' post='643590' date='Aug 10 2008, 03:08 PM
I've heard some ppl say they do....is it better/safer to go 19"?

Thanks for the feedback
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwboy' post='644436' date='Aug 11 2008, 07:03 PM
Thanks for the feedback
Go for 'em {20s} !
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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I've got 20X8.5 and 20X10.5 with a 5 inch lip in the back. I only rub hit a bump or pothole with a full load.
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