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Old 04-17-2007, 10:53 PM   #11 (permalink)
 
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Would 235/45 17 solve the issue ?
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Would 235/45 17 solve the issue ?
Probably. I was going to go that route before I got my 18s on my car.
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Probably. I was going to go that route before I got my 18s on my car.
Are these good?

235/45zr 17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
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I don't know much about those tires. I was going to go with the Dunlop Direzza DZ101s for mine.
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I have an 06 with the stock 18" wheels. I have just over 10,000 miles, have not had to do an allignement yet and have no evidence of the strut rub.
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It was mostly the 17"s that had the problem, but I have heard a few 18" equipped cars having the problem too.
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Old 04-20-2007, 09:32 AM   #17 (permalink)
 
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So why go with a narrower tire?

Keep in mind every company sizes there tires differently, a 245/45 BFG may be a little wider than a 245/45 Goodyear or vise versa. The KDWS is one of the wder 245/45 I have seen and I tried many different ones on my old 2003 Mustang GT.

My car is a 2006 with the 17" wheels and there is a little under a 1/4" between my strut and tire.

Why band aid fix a $30,000 car?
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Why band aid fix a $30,000 car?
Its that or pay alot out of pocket to fix it since the dealer sure wont.
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Old 04-21-2007, 08:42 AM   #19 (permalink)
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I know this has been discussed to death, but the one bit of information I've not seen.... under optimum conditions, just how much clearance SHOULD there be between the tire and the strut? I have an '06 with stock 17" wheels/tires that had strut rub, an alignment appeared to clear it up, but there is not alot of room tire vs. strut...I'd say 3/4" would be generous. All of you '06 owners...did you 1) Go with the Pedders set-up 2) Go with 18" factory wheels or 3) Go with aftermarket wheels with greater offset. What's the best "cure".

You forgot # 4,, just put a wheel spacer on the front,,you can get them at most automotive shops or try Pep Boys or something like that 1/8 th or 1/4 inch will do it
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if i stick my hand in between the strut and wheel i have about 1/2 inch. how small does that get when your sitting in it or driveing or turning the wheel?
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