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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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I just dropped my car 2 inches from stock height and it seems that the tire rubs against something in the wheel well

will an alignment get rid of this annoying problem for good?

it has to be done soon because its startin to shred my tire little by little
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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Well, I'd say it IS your wheel well.

I wouldn't drive it a lot if I were you.
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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align the car as soon as you can so your tires dont wear uneven. its a worthy investment rather than spending money on 2 front tires every couple weeks
 
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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any chance that even after an alignment the tire will still rub the wheel well?
if so what are my options

i havent gotten an alignment yet but i havent been driving the car just to be safe

thanks guys

im just paranoid

[:@]
 
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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mine was lowered 2.5" and it rubbed on a little plastic screw in the fenderwell, you can check to see if it's been scrubbing, i took mine out and solved my problem.
 
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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You might need a camber kit. 2" is alot to lower without adjusting the camber.
 
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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fark i was hoping it wouldnt come to that...

any suggestions on where to look for one online?
 
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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o also
do you guys suggest getting for the front and rear?

thanks
 
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:04 AM
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o crud one more thing i promise...

would getting a different tire size help?

thanks
 
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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o crud one more thing i promise...

would getting a different tire size help?

thanks

What are you current wheel and tire specs? Be as descriptions as possible
 



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