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nellist_sri
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24th Apr 07 at 20:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi i have 15" astra gte rims on my sri, and was wanting to fit a 40mm lowering kit for it. could i get away without much rubbing after that drop? the tyres arent really low profile, would i need to change them?

much appreciated, cheers
nellist_sri
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24th Apr 07 at 20:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
anyone?
N3CRO
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24th Apr 07 at 20:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldn't thought they'd rub at all with a 40mm drop.
mattievRS
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ive got 15 inch cav gsi wheels with a 45 profile and they dont rub at all so id think you would be fine mate!
Ben G
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i'm down 40mm on et 35 wheels with 195/45 tyres. no rubbing at all unless i have a full car (5 people).
Ricky352
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I have 17's lowered 40 and i only get a bita rubbing, so youll be fine
nellist_sri
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ok thanks a lot guys, will get pics up if/when i get the car lowered. should have it done by modnats

ALSO after lowering, will the camber be different or will everything be fine? i dont want to have to spend loads getting everything right after the drop lol

[Edited on 25-04-2007 by nellist_sri]
mattievRS
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40mm wont put the camber out enough to worry about it mate.I would get the car tracked though after lowering it!

 
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