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Old 05-08-2011, 06:20 PM
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im about to order the H&R super sports, but i have one concern, i have 305 nitto nt555R's in the rear and im worried its gonna rub, but i really want a low drop so i have a feeling the only solution to this is gonna have to be waiting till these tires are done and get non drag radials?

Can someone please inform me if they will rub or not?
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Old 05-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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That's tough... I can absolutely see it rubbing...

Just roll the fenders... Do you have access to a fender roller?
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Old 05-08-2011, 06:44 PM
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I'm on H&Rs w/ 18 inch wheels. I've had 4 people in my car with this setup, all four around 6feet or taller and between 200-240 pounds. Ask me if I rubbed.


You'll be fine.
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Old 05-08-2011, 06:49 PM
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You're also on 275's...

He is probably on 10.5's

I rubbed when i was 1" lowered out back.

One bump at speed and you can say byebye to the tires.
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Old 05-08-2011, 07:16 PM
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I just installed some H&R Super Sports tonight, and have 315 555R's, and have no rubbing at all. You should be good to go.
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I rub on steep driveways when the rear flexs otherwise I dont
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Old 05-08-2011, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TEXASx2000xMUSTANGx
im about to order the H&R super sports, but i have one concern, i have 305 nitto nt555R's in the rear and im worried its gonna rub, but i really want a low drop so i have a feeling the only solution to this is gonna have to be waiting till these tires are done and get non drag radials?

Can someone please inform me if they will rub or not?
Thanks ahead!
There is no way to tell you without knowing what is the off-set of the wheels you are running. Besides this, a DR in and of itself is not the reason it would or would not rub. A DR just has to do with how the tires are constructed, not weather they will fit or not. Either way, a bit of fender rolling is a good idea when you get past a set of 295's, as they can cut a tire up in a bad way, if they make contact.

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Old 05-08-2011, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cisurfer
I rub on steep driveways when the rear flexs otherwise I dont
BINGO... I rubbed once like this and almost slashed through my BRAND NEW tires...
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Old 05-09-2011, 07:28 AM
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^ naaa.... that was me, homie

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Old 05-09-2011, 05:41 PM
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okay! thanks for your help guys
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