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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by C3 Starship
My 10" rear tires on 8" rims. I have 9" tread in front. I think it's a great look!



Note the space at the top of the tire, between the tire and the fenderwell. Plenty of room.

It does fit good, and looks right. Question.... will the suspention allow the lip to rub the tire or does it stop before hitting? Can one adjust it to STOP just before hitting. You see where I'm going, a hit could be catastrophe on the glass.
 
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Probably could put a spacer under the bump stop to limit travel further.
 
Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Gohot,
Due to the arc of travel of the tire/suspension, the tire rides up inside the fenderwell.
Never had a rubbing prob. VERY, very little body roll. I have to really lay hard into a corner to get any noticeable roll at all. If I went with wider tires I believe I would have to adjust the ride height. That's one thing I love about the suspension, it's adjustable.
 
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