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Old 22-Jun-2004, 12:28 AM
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Stiff Springs
I resently got 17" rims with 205/45 tires..I have a 98 coupe and it rubs on the inside of the wheelwell...now..I want to lower my car a little..about an inch..any ideas on any stif springs that will lower my car around that...

the rims rub the fender now at stock height....when I hit something...
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Old 22-Jun-2004, 12:34 AM
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get some coilovers with hig spring rate
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Old 22-Jun-2004, 01:49 AM
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I love my stiff *** coils... they're unbelievable!!!
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Old 22-Jun-2004, 08:24 AM
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ummm your tires are the wrong size you need new tires before you can do anything with your car
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hhaha... you're right... dang always the observant one eh?
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could be the offset is weird?
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bbarbulo is right. run a 40 series tire. better yet, run 16's or less first.
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