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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Just woondering if my 2" lowered TA with g2 springs will fit 28" tires under the rear?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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how wide are they?
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yes heres mine with 275's but fenders must be rolled

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Yeah you better roll the fenders really good. Mine rubbed like hell on bumps and I only had like a 1 1/4-1 3/4 drop (DMS springs).
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Lowering it won't do crap for leaving efficiently, but it looks good. Mine was lowered about 1.5 on them:

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Lowering it won't do crap for leaving efficiently, but it looks good. Mine was lowered about 1.5 on them:

could you please post a few more pics of your car ?
LOOKS great !!!
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Lowering it won't do crap for leaving efficiently, but it looks good. Mine was lowered about 1.5 on them:

you have an absolutely B-E-A-UTIFUL car
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My ***** lowered with 325s and non rolled fenders, and it doesn't rub unless I hit a REALLY big bump.
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
My ***** lowered with 325s and non rolled fenders, and it doesn't rub unless I hit a REALLY big bump.
What size wheel and backspace is this?? Thanks
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My ***** lowered with 325s and non rolled fenders, and it doesn't rub unless I hit a REALLY big bump.
What rear springs are u running?
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entire thread w/ 28" and lowered

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...-got-pics.html

car has 1/4" rake front to back...26" tall MT sportsmans up front.







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What size wheel and backspace is this?? Thanks
15x10 Weldstar R/Ts with 7.50" backspace and no spacers.
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Originally Posted by 'Trust'
Lowering it won't do crap for leaving efficiently, but it looks good. Mine was lowered about 1.5 on them:
Yes! That looks awesome. +1 on more pics please!
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