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Mar 27, 2008 | 06:00 PM

Eugene134

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I have a 2004 525 and am thinking of lowering it but am worried the tires will rub, I have 20'' Defy sliver rims with yokohama tires 245/35/20 in the front and 275/30/20 in the back when i hace poeple in the bacl seat they rub a little. will the drop make the car stiffer or will its till rub???? any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:08 PM

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Can you still get those HID Headlights? And are you coming to the meet on Saturday?

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:11 PM

Eugene134

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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='552028' date='Mar 27 2008, 10:08 PM

Can you still get those HID Headlights? And are you coming to the meet on Saturday?

I cant make the meet and I still can get them

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='552024' date='Mar 27 2008, 10:00 PM

you probably wont rub as long as you dont date fat chicks

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='552024' date='Mar 27 2008, 07:00 PM

I have a 545i and it RUBS even after cutting the fenders down. If you rub right now then I suggest you DON'T lower it.

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by r1racer' post='552037' date='Mar 27 2008, 09:20 PM

I have a 545i and it RUBS even after cutting the fenders down. If you rub right now then I suggest you DON'T lower it.

Then your offset is incorrect.

You should not rub with correct offset and a 1.2" drop with that tire combo.

Mar 27, 2008 | 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xexyus' post='552044' date='Mar 27 2008, 07:39 PM

Then your offset is incorrect.

You should not rub with correct offset and a 1.2" drop with that tire combo.

Nitto tires maybe? I know that if I got Falkens or whatever else I wouldn't because the curvature is different...Nitto is more squared.

But you are correct with offset...if you get the proper offset you should be fine.

Mar 27, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aznronin' post='552034' date='Mar 27 2008, 09:14 PM

you probably wont rub as long as you dont date fat chicks

Just couldn't resist huh?

Mar 28, 2008 | 03:41 PM

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had 4 people in the back sitting on coilovers (1 finger in) and I dont rub. I have Falken 452 245/30/20 in the front and 285/25/20 rear (i think thats the tires sizes)