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sean350z · 09-21-2007, 05:32 PM

I'm fitting RPF1's 17x9 +22 with 255/40/17 NT01s to the front of my S14 and I have exactly 5mm between the upper coilover collar and widest part of the tire. I think it should be fine but I'm wondering what others think...

Nachtmensch · 09-21-2007, 06:06 PM

go drive around, if it rubs, then add a spacer.

RedtopTech · 09-21-2007, 06:07 PM

cornering forces will distort the tires and deflect the bushings to a point where the tire may rub. Put some tire chalk on the coilover and take a ride. If the mark had rubbed then you could put a small spacer on the hub. good luck!

09-21-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Safe minimum clearance between coilover/tire...I'm at 5mm I'm fitting RPF1's 17x9 +22 with 255/40/17 NT01s to the front of my S14 and I have exactly 5mm between the upper coilover collar and widest part of the tire. I think it should be fine but I'm wondering what others think... __________________

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09-21-2007, 06:06 PM	#2
Nachtmensch Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dekalb, IL Age: 37 Posts: 698 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go drive around, if it rubs, then add a spacer.

09-21-2007, 06:07 PM	#3
RedtopTech Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Age: 40 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cornering forces will distort the tires and deflect the bushings to a point where the tire may rub. Put some tire chalk on the coilover and take a ride. If the mark had rubbed then you could put a small spacer on the hub. good luck!