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89GTSanMateo
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i just got 17x8.5 and they are rubbing.... is 8.5 too wide?
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Are you lowered? What is your tire size also? [Confused]
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89GTSanMateo
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245 45 17 all the way around.. has a saleen suspension package, its not that low...
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hey man. seriously.. you've asked this question a bunch of times. i think more than anythign you should worry about the backspacing that you have. you SHOULD NOT be having this issues period. what's the back spacing on those rims?

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quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
hey man. seriously.. you've asked this question a bunch of times. i think more than anythign you should worry about the backspacing that you have. you SHOULD NOT be having this issues period. what's the back spacing on those rims?

seriously the backspacing might be your problem.

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89GTSanMateo~Please reply to your original post before creating a new one...

CAFord members are trying to help you out and it makes it hard when you have different posts with vital information on the same exact subject...

Members, please reply to the original post here

http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=013184

Thank you.... [patriot]

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