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Miro 111 with 15mm spacers RUBBING!

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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When i have ppl in the back, i get pretty bad rubbing. What should i do to fix this other than losing the spacers?!
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Roll your fenders is probably the easiest and most cost effective solution

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Member Salaki rents these out if you do not want to buy a fender roller.

http://rollyourfender.com/
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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smaller tire or raise it up a bit
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Roll the fenders, try a smaller spacer, or run a different tire size.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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If it's only rubbing when you load passengers, the definitely rolling the fenders and streching the tires will give you additional clearance. Check craigslist for fender rollers. It should probably not run more than $30 per side.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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run a little more negative camber on the rears.....
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear
run a little more negative camber on the rears.....

if its rubbing on the inner fender thatll only make it worse
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Thanks guys for your input, will try rolling fenders
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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cheapest option: no passenger, let em take the bus!
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