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[Peteypab2133]

I am browsing the threads and I am noticing that about 50% of the lowered 3's have the wheels almost tucked in the fenders.

I own my evo as well, that is slammed in my opinion and it rubs like crazy (rears are about 3/4" from tires and fronts are about 1.5" from tire). I am rocking coilovers at the hardest damper as well.

My question is.. Do these cars rub? I live in KY right now and my evo is fine, but when I go to PA, it rubs like crazy. All these cars are tucked real nice and I am tempted, but really am looking for an HONEST opinion from those who have it done before I do it..

[michael1284]

depends on offsets/tire sizes/fender roll. most of those ppl that are slammed like that are running stretched tires + fender roll.

either that or look like a sunken battleship.

[Peteypab2133]

Originally Posted by michael1284

depends on offsets/tire sizes/fender roll. most of those ppl that are slammed like that are running stretched tires + fender roll.

either that or look like a sunken battleship.

well said. I actually prefer function over style, and enjoy a nice fat tire....

[Peteypab2133]

PS, thank you for moving this thread, I made the mistake and put it in general.

[remmib]

Any pics of cars in mind?

[VMRWheels]

Majority of the members who are slammed and are running aggressive wheel setups have fenders rolled/pulled and possibly some slight camber adjustments. Its definitely possible to have a rub free fitment but it may require some work if you plan to go aggressive.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[catch]

mine are barely tucking in the back. i dont even have a mm of space. Fenders arent rolled. I rub slightly over BIG bumps, but normal driving im good. gonna roll, spacers and skinnier tires next summer though

[Express]

i dont rub at all +30/+22.. rolled my fenders paper thin. stretched tires, and slammed.


ps- i have done it.

[Gavin@MMW]

I dont rub, and im slammed (2.3" drop up front and 2.5" rear) with a 19x9.5 et20 and 19x11 et22. With 225/35/19 up front and 245/35/19 rear, im going to a single digit ET in the rear

Fenders are SHAVED.

[Express]

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[Peteypab2133]

thank you for all the great responses. I guess the most simple way of putting it is I was thinking about using on my 325xi just some H&R springs on the stock struts/shocks. On 18's or 19's like many have done (very common setup I am seeing with like linea corse wheels etc etc) I just wonder if when people are sitting in the rear if those cars rub.


Just a random car in the thread I browsed the most. Dont have permission to post this picture, but this is an example of what im speaking of.

I am just concerned that if i run a setup that looks similar in height, that if anyone is sitting in the rears will create a horrible rubbing situation.





http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...149244&page=24

[Peteypab2133]

Originally Posted by express705

i dont rub at all +30/+22.. rolled my fenders paper thin. stretched tires, and slammed.


ps- i have done it.

Car looks amazing man, but I unfortunately cannot go "that" low anymore. In KY where I am at now, the roads are level, and I would say easy to drive (my evo sits with about a sig box flat one on top of another. so about 2.5 inches off the ground. But in PA where I am heading back to in about 7 months, my car rubs and bottoms out EVERYWHERE.

So I dont wanna slam this car. Want it to sit nice (I have some OEM 189's I might throw on it, or sell them for some decent 19's if I can find a deal.) and I want the car to look respectable. I HATE THE 16" wheels and the monster truck suspension that comes factory on the 325xi models.