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Old 04-28-2008, 08:51 PM
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can any one tell me the best way to stop the rubbing in the rear... i have 20x10 with 285/30/20 tires... i had my fenders rolled yesturday amd it was better, but when i sit someone heavy in the rear it rubs against the plastic shield under the fender from time to time.. i have a 04 530i sport and it looks very low even with stock 18's on... any suggestions........... car rides great just want to be able to have someone in the back with no rubbing... thanks
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change your tire... get 275/30 or 285/25
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Originally Posted by sylver' post='570564' date='Apr 29 2008, 12:56 AM
change your tire... get 275/30 or 285/25
and that should fix the problem????
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Have you considered having slimmer friends??? or get stiffer springs, better yet, coilovers
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or you can put more negative chamber on the rear, any shop that deos wheel alignment should be able to do it.
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Or you can shave the a few millimeter from the offset.
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