wheel fitment issue

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jordans240
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right now im runnin a 15x8 with a zero offset and i have 215/60 tires with eibach sportlines and every bump they rub. what should i do as far as keeping the car lowered and not to much of a roll i was thinking maybe a smaller tire like a 195/40 or something like that if they make them


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bersh240
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http://www.frsport.com/Federal-149K5A-S ... _2150.html
i spent wayyy to much time researching this size. 195-45
not to much tire so it doesnt look odd. a lil bit of stretch. and fits well on lowered cars.
but uh... idk why your rubbing.
i can understand mabey a TINY bit turning do to the wider wheel.
but my snow tires are 195-60 and i have sportlines..
and i have never rubbed.
your struts blown?

jordans240
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they rub in the back so turnings not an issue its the s*** roads out here. im pretty sure they are not blown though maybe ill try mounting my 195/60s on the 15x8's in the back and see what happens

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It's the tire bro, a 215/60 on a 15 inch wheel packs one hell of a sidewall. Look into a 195/45 or maybe a 205/45 and a fender roll.

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bersh240
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iirc didderson runs 195/50 on an 8. and hes lower than sportlines will get you. so i really think the 60 sidewall will be fine since it stretches a lil. and you would be a higher and on a smaller wheel

jordans240
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ok i put my 195/60s on instead of the 225/60s or whatever the tire place gave me for an 8" rim and theres no rub! thanks guys


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