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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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i just bought some torq thrust m wheels for my 2002 ws6 the back wheels are 10.5 and im going to use a 315 tire on them am i gonna have to use a spacer for these wheels to fit and if so what size spacer?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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no and no
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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so they should fit no problem will it rub?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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anything wider than 9in on the rear *could* rub... hell, factory wheels/tires rub on some cars

put 'em on and see if/where they rub and go to town with a BFH
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alright thanks man ill put them on tomorrow and see how it goes
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Well did it rub?
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Get you a big hammer and do some "massaging." Buy a can of that undercoating and you'll be good to go. I wouldnt run a spacer on the rear. The 10.5 wheels should fit fine with the correct BS. Im running 11" wheels with a 325/45 tire and mine dont rub. I rolled my fenders and massaged my fender wells tho.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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I have the 17x10.5 Torq Thrust M with 315s on my 2002 WS6 as well. There was no need for fender modifications or a spacer. My car is lowered (Strano springs and Koni 4/4) and I have had no issues with tire rubbing. When mounting your rear wheels lift the car by the differential and the 10.5s will mount up without issue.
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anything wider than 9in on the rear *could* rub... hell, factory wheels/tires rub on some cars

put 'em on and see if/where they rub and go to town with a BFH
I know my SS's did on the front with factory size tires and they still do with my C5's up front and I had to know in my inner fender on the back a little cause they were rubbing on the inside of the tires and they are 17x9.5 all the way around so IDK what is up with my car.
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