Rubbing with 17x9" wheels????

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Oct 16, 2003 | 01:38 PM
  #1  
Is this likely to be an issue for me? Not sure what rolling stock I'll be using, but with proper spacers up front and 17 x 9's (going on an 89 IROC with factory 15's....) do I need to expect major rubbing problems?

Who has experience with like-sized wheels on third gen camaros?

Please pitch in, thanks
Kevin
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Oct 16, 2003 | 01:45 PM
  #2  
I have 17 x 9.5's get very slight rub on a full steering wheel lock. Car is lowered though. I could resolve the problem with some minor hammering of the fender wells. Not really needed for my car though.
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Oct 16, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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how are the 17X9.5's up front as far as being able to negotiate parking lots and such....im getting 17's this winter and getting 9.5's out back and need to figure out if i should go x8 or x9.5 up front id like the bigger but this car is also driven almsot daily during the summer.
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Oct 16, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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Originally posted by 19doug90
how are the 17X9.5's up front as far as being able to negotiate parking lots and such....im getting 17's this winter and getting 9.5's out back and need to figure out if i should go x8 or x9.5 up front id like the bigger but this car is also driven almsot daily during the summer.

I said I can turn to a full lock and only get slight rub... so getting out of a parking lot isnt an issue
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Oct 16, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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maybe im stupid but i was under the impression that it was harder to make tight turns with wider tires???

oh and btw i checked out your site and your iroc is freaking incredible!!!!
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Oct 16, 2003 | 07:18 PM
  #6  
I have 17x9.5 RONAL Firehawk rims with 275/40/17 all around. They only rub at full lock and at speeds no faster than backing out of my driveway.
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