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Matt
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7/27/2003
13:23:21

Subject: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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I was just wondering if my tires would rub if I lowered my R/T with 2" coils and 3" leafs on 20's. I planned on getting a 275/40/20 tires....will those rub?

I was thinking about getting I 275/45/20 series tires because I see them everyewhere for really good prices but I don't want the tires to rub. I live kinda in the country so the roads are going to be bumpy. Any suggestions?

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-Matt



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7/27/2003
15:42:22

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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do a search first off...

try "hotchkis rubbing" or stuff like that...

i've covered this before.

i have a 2-3 drop and 295/40/20 all around.

you won't rub too much. during my commute and driving around town, i'll rub 1-2 per week. liveable.

www.cardomain.com/id/x96283 for pics



Matt
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7/27/2003
18:41:03

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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x96283,

Did you install bigger bump stops? I heard that can really stop the rubbing. And also, where exactly do the tires rub? On the fender flairs?

I had my R/T lowered at a time and my tires rubbed like crazy on the fender flairs and it left little gashes on the tires. You having that problem? Thanks for the reply,

-Matt



Luke
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7/27/2003
20:25:30

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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Hey Matt, i have the same problem with my truck. I got the R/T wheels with the 255/55/R17 tires on a 3/4 drop, and it finally put a hole in my tire.



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7/27/2003
21:59:18

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i believe i can answer ur question. i have 275/45/20 tires on a 2/3 drop. the only time it rubs is on really bumpy parts of freeways. i would recommend a slightly smaller tire unless u can stand it rubbing every once in a while

Http://www.streetsourcemag.com/Profile.aspx?profileid=9795



Matt
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7/27/2003
22:24:26

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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Well, should I just spend the extra $200 on the 275/35's instead of on the 275/45's? I just don't want to rub like I did before. I have $hitty luck! Thanks,

-Matt



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7/28/2003
02:53:32

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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you should be fine with the 275/40-20

the 45 series would look huge on your r/t, probably not the look you're going for
i think that's the most popular size for the 20's ( 275/45-20 )


brent



Adam
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7/28/2003
11:25:59

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I've got 255/35-20 tires on my Dakota and I have a 3/5 drop and I don't rub.



IBSRJOE
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7/28/2003
21:16:35

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I'M IN THE SAME BOAT AS ADAM. I HAVE 255/35/20 WITH A 3/5 DROP AND THE ONLY TIME I RUB IS IF I HIT A REALLY LARGE DIP AT HIGH SPEEDS. USUALLY THIS IS AT BRIDGES AND SUCH WHERE IT GOES FROM BLACKTOP TO CONCRETE. I ONLY PAID $830 SHIPPED TO MY DOOR FROM TIRERACK.COM.



Matt
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7/29/2003
22:08:54

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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Well, I got off the phone today with an employee who works for Hotchkis. He told me that if I bought some 295/40/20 size tires that they would rub with a Hotchkis 2/3 drop. He told me that they would rub on every bump and turn. He said the biggest tires that I can get with a Hotchkis drop is 255/35/20 or 275/35/20. Hope this info. can be helpful to other people too.



Matt
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8/01/2003
12:22:57

RE: Any rubbing with 20's & 2/3 drop?
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Does anyone have any pictures of their Dakota dropped any way like 2/3, 2/4, or 3/5 on 20's? I have seen x96283's and blackdak01's Dakotas and both of theirs look great! Good job guys. But hopefully some other people hit me up with pics. Thanks,

-Matt



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8/01/2003
14:47:06

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Hey Matt...I have 20"rt type rims with 275/45/20 tires with 2" of drop on a dakota sport..i rub a lil more than i like...so im lookin to get smaller tires for the front...hit the link below for pics..
Jeff


http://www.geocities.com/tigers_uncle/lavida_lowkota.html



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