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    My wheels/tires are wider then my fender, so they stick out on the side. I want to lower my car, however I am curious what happens when I go over a speed bump, doesnt my tires/wheels bump up (so if i lower my car it will hit the side of my fender?)

    HELP!

  • #2
    It would very much depend on current suspension setup, how much the springs lowered the height, and condition/quality of the springs and shocks.
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    • #3
      re-valved shocks can help prevent tire rub. how wide r ur rear tires and wheels. try 2 post pics so I can see what ur talkin about.
      2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!

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      • #4
        Here is a pic of how it looks from the side. I am scared that if I lower it 1.25 i wiill only have 1" left and if i go over a speed bump it will rub/rip my body apart...


        FRONT VIEW (showing clearance)


        SIDE VIEW (showing how much wheel sticks out)

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        • #5
          Take it to a suspension shop and ask them. Either that or put the right size tires and rims on your car.
          1999 C5<br />2000 Ford Lightning<br /><i>Don\'t hate me because I\'m awesome</i>

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          • #6
            well when i got my rims i was told that these ones are made to fit a firebird/camaro (it even says that on their freakin website). the rims are only 8" wide tires are 9.5" wide.

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            • #7
              I've seen a couple people roll their fender lips out a little bit to take care of the tire being outside. as far as it rubbing in the future, perhaps adjustable shocks, bigger rear swaybar, lca's w/ relocation brackets, and maybe if u wanna lower the car, u would look into a adjustable lowering kit.
              2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!

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              • #8
                I think it looks normal, however P245/45R17s are not optimal in diameter... P255/45R17 is the size you should have went with (theyre taller by a small margin, same height as stock in fact).
                2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
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