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Old 12-17-2008, 04:59 PM   #6
tazswing
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Originally Posted by dantastic View Post
tirerack will typically recommend a "safe" offset, almost guaranteeing that you won't rub. +38 is more aggressive than +45, and will probably look better. However, those 7mm might cause rubbing on the body depending on suspension mods, alignment, and tire size.

All in all, 8.5" +38 isn't THAT aggressive for a STI... Heck, I'd run that on my wagon, but I have stiff suspension and adjustable camber...
Thanks for that. Now I need to look up the handling benefits/compromises of moving the location of the tire in relation to the suspension.
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