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Topic subject235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
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23072, 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by develitate, Mar-19-04 11:36 AM
Im thinking of installing a Tokico strut/spring combo which drops about 1.5". Will I have a problem with my 235-45-17 tires and this drop? I dont want to worry about them rubbing. thanks
23073, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by FlyinEsi, Mar-19-04 01:23 PM
You'll hear both sides of the fence on this one . . . some will say you will rub, others say they don't have problems.

Good luck, that's a phat ass tire!



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23074, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by turbo8u, Mar-19-04 02:17 PM
need to know the offset on the wheels you got
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23075, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by develitate, Mar-19-04 06:20 PM
Im not sure, their stock Enkei rims from an 03 Evo VIII.
23087, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by espilcEGS, Mar-20-04 09:47 AM
Here was my setup:

Tokico Illumina spring/strut combo
17x8, 235/45-17, 40mm offset

You will have to roll the rear fenders and there is no way around it. After i got the fenders rolled, i didn't have any problems.
23192, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by develitate, Mar-24-04 09:01 AM
Thanks man, I did a search on rolling the fenders and couldnt find much. How did you do it? Was it pretty simple?
23196, RE: 235-45-17 w/ Tokico spring/strut combo
Posted by espilcEGS, Mar-24-04 11:46 AM
There was a how-to on here a few years back. Had to do with using a heat gun to warm the paint and a baseball bat between the tire and fender to roll it up. This is a big pain in the butt and hard not to start cracking the paint. Give all the local shops in your area a call and ask if they roll rear fenders or know someone who can. There is an actual tool that bolts up to the lug nuts. It has an arm with a roller on it that rolls the fender lip up.