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SuperStylin
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:24 pm    Post subject: Lowering a super Reply with quote

I just bought the up to 5" drop struts from topline. I have 135r15s on 8 spokes. From what I heard, my tires will rub with the full drop. Can I put 145/65/15's on my 8 spokes? if so, will it rub? or should i just buy the 145/65/15's and put them on my stocks?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have my max struts on full drop and im using 195/55/15 and they rub. it sucks but i hate that gap between the tires and fender .i wish i knew how to solve this problem too
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David
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a sticky that might help in the Beetle - Late Model/Super forum:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=143097
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