Front Tires Rubbing?

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02-04-2013, 10:19 AM

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Front Tires Rubbing?

Hopefully this one should be a quick & easy answer. 2002 Camaro Z28. Going to 17x9.5 in the front. I can get a killer deal on 285 Nittos for the front. Will these rub? I'm stock ride height although I probably plan on going a tiny bit lower in the future. I've been told that some people actually will rub with 275's on 17 inch wheels when the steering wheel is all the way cocked to either direction. Someone please help before these tires sell on me!!

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02-04-2013, 01:47 PM

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You will be fine as long as the offset of the wheels is good.

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02-04-2013, 03:13 PM

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Front Wheel Offset is 56.

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02-05-2013, 02:40 PM

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I am at stock height with factory Speedline (17x9) 50mm offset and rub the plastic at full lock. My alignmentt may be off though. I have Nitto NT555's for now.