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Subject people should understand that you can only roll so much
     
Posted by LJZTT on February 25, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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In Reply To I wouldn't call a 265 on a 9.5 stretched. Not ideal posted by BigTDogg (MA) on February 25, 2010 at 08:25 AM
     
Message The mounting tab/screw for the rear bumper is set really high in the wheel arch and it is the "long pole in the tent" as the expression goes.

It took me several trial and errors to find a ride height that would not rub the 275/40-17 w/ 9" wheels(+38 or +43?) on that stupid tab even after rolling the fenders.

Also to be considered is the metal tab that the liner mounts to in the front wells (at least on 94's I assume the rest as well), if too low, and you like to frequent track days, this tab can gouge/cut the side of the treads if you slip into an opposite-lock situation. This happened to me as well at Hallett when I noticed a large cut/gouge in on of my fronts after a session in which I got a little too aggressive. I'd hate to lose a $200 tire in exchange for those meaningless few extra millimeters of offset or lower ride height. Raised the car up from the vato-zone and now all is good, and always good.

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