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    18x9.5 C5 rims on back rubbing?

    Do 18x9.5 rims with some pretty lo pro tires rib? Ive got the y2k c5 rims and they make a kind of grinding noise when i floor it or turn the wheel abruptly. Do I need spacers?

    Also, the rims have some kind of clear coat thats almost totally pealed off. Should I use a chemical to remove the remaining or do I have to use elbow grease and polish them? Pics soon.
    Mystic Teal Metallic
    ET:15.1 NA 14.3@96 MPH 75 Dry Shot
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    I dont think theyre rubbing, they just dont sound like theyre on correctly. Its like a metallic noise, its weird. Could it be the center bearings are too big?
    Mystic Teal Metallic
    ET:15.1 NA 14.3@96 MPH 75 Dry Shot

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      i guess I just need spacers, but i hammered in the wheel well really well. I'm kind of pissed that no one ever responds to my posts on here. I just posted on camaroz28 instead.
      Mystic Teal Metallic
      ET:15.1 NA 14.3@96 MPH 75 Dry Shot

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      • #4
        Maybe if you would of posted this in the suspension section...
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        • #5
          more people put rims on in the appearance section than the suspension section. couldve gone either way
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          • #6
            Teal,

            I haven't had any problem with c5's rubbing. I didn't have to make any changes, just put them on.
            W68, K&N, Flowmaster, Walker Cat, 18 x 9.5 Chrome Y2k C5\'s w/ 275/35/18 Kumho 712\'s, Susp Tech 1.2 inch drop front, 1.7 inch drop rear, Hotchkis Adj PHR,Slotted/Cross Drilled Rotors<br />Hawk Pads<br />Pics: <a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/franjobc-date\" target=\"_blank\">http://community.webshots.com/user/franjobc-date</a>

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            • #7
              You might be rubbing those rubber bumper things that are there to keep the axle housing tubes from hitting the body (jounce bumpers?). When I installed my C6 Motorsports 17x9.5, I hammered those things in about 1/8" on each side, just to be safe. Could be those.
              ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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              • #8
                i just got some spacers
                Mystic Teal Metallic
                ET:15.1 NA 14.3@96 MPH 75 Dry Shot

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