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20" wheels + drop = Wheel well rubbing?

i dont know why but i just noticed that my front right wheel rubs when i turn but not my left? im lost.... i have Megan Racing coils 1.5" drop

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Old 07-14-2010, 03:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Angry 20" wheels + drop = Wheel well rubbing?

i dont know why but i just noticed that my front right wheel rubs when i turn but not my left? im lost.... i have Megan Racing coils 1.5" drop f/b 20x9 front 245/35/20...
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couple other posts are talking about rubbing when lower beyond a certain point. From what im reading, trimming your fender liner and bumper tabs should solve the issue.
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What offset? Is it rubbing on the inside or outside?
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couple other posts are talking about rubbing when lower beyond a certain point. From what im reading, trimming your fender liner and bumper tabs should solve the issue.
sh*t thanks for the info
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What offset? Is it rubbing on the inside or outside?
offset is et20 and its inside for sure! but its only when i hit a bump while turning and if i down-shift around a corner Rrrrrrr Rrrr lol
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sh*t thanks for the info
np bro, gl with the rubs..

Here was that thread

For those that are lowered..
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np bro, gl with the rubs..

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For those that are lowered..
thx man! ill have to figure out which bump hes talking about
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