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Old 02-15-2010, 12:03 PM
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Rubbin isn't racing in this case
Hey guys and gals, alright i have a 2008 cobalt ss/tc coupe...and i have some Progress Springs on the way...i think...not sure where they are?!?! but anyway...post ordering i remembered i have 245's on my car. and i know there is a thread or two on here about 245's on lowered cars...could somebody link me to that thread?!?! cuz i have searched all morning and cannot find it! Thanks!
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whats the aspect ratio on the tires? 245/40/18?
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Old 02-15-2010, 12:18 PM
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whats the aspect ratio on the tires? 245/40/18?
Yes sir
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Old 02-15-2010, 12:20 PM
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ull be fine.. shouldnt rub
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i have 245/40/18 i rub but im lowered 3in all the way around
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i have 245/40/18 i rub but im lowered 3in all the way around
dang...yea these Progress's are only like 1.5ish inches. So i should be fine?
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Old 02-16-2010, 12:46 AM
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dang...yea these Progress's are only like 1.5ish inches. So i should be fine?
yepp i have 245/ 40s on ssc springs.. u should be fine
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Old 02-16-2010, 12:47 AM
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dang...yea these Progress's are only like 1.5ish inches. So i should be fine?
Probably not

I have Nitto NT05's in 235/40/18 and I rubbed in the back when I had Progress Springs
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Originally Posted by HB_SS/TC
Probably not

I have Nitto NT05's in 235/40/18 and I rubbed in the back when I had Progress Springs
Stock 18" rims?
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Originally Posted by HB_SS/TC
Probably not

I have Nitto NT05's in 235/40/18 and I rubbed in the back when I had Progress Springs
really? thats the first ive heard of the Nt05's rubbing
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Stock 18" rims?
Yes stock rims.

reign1 was rubbing with sportlines and 245/40/18 Invos also
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Yes stock rims.

reign1 was rubbing with sportlines and 245/40/18 Invos also
hmm.. i learned somethin today
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Problem solved when I switched to Pedders
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i rub in the rear a little bit with my 245/40/18s on stock wheels with sportlines but thats because they were new but they dont rub anymore
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Originally Posted by 06_SIC_SS
hmm.. i learned somethin today
What tires are you running?
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Problem solved when I switched to Pedders
That and the handling is better.
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I also have NT05's with Sportlines and I rub.
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Well my plans changed a little...instead of the Progress Springs i will probably be going with H&R's...which lower slightly less correct?

btw thanks for all the good info guys!

Well my plans changed a little...instead of the Progress Springs i will probably be going with H&R's...which lower slightly less correct?

btw thanks for all the good info guys!
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