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CREEPIN · 05-15-2005, 02:27 PM

New To The Forum

Recently Purchased 17" Rims For My 2001 Corolla...need Rear Lift Info Any Suggestions....thx

***REN69*** · 05-15-2005, 02:49 PM

not much info to go by.

Ukrainian102 · 05-15-2005, 02:54 PM

Are they the same diameter as stock wheels and tires?

CREEPIN · 05-15-2005, 05:21 PM

All I know is that the tires are 215/60/17 and 17'' rims...I can not have two aveage adults sitting in the backseat without my car scrapping the wheel well lip....need some technical help to stop the scrapping of my tires....

Kwanza · 05-15-2005, 06:38 PM

tires are wayy too big... 60 series on a 17 in wheel... A Corolla should wear something like a 40 series.

Cabanon · 05-15-2005, 08:09 PM

205/40-17 recommended
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Select...1&autoModClar=

Ukrainian102 · 05-15-2005, 08:41 PM

Yea 205/40/17 or at least 205/45/17. 215 be a bit too wide but you might be able to run 215/40/17.

I dont know but 215/60 is huge. Your speedometer odometer will be like 5 mph off... so I'd change those tires immediately!

sonyminidiscman · 05-16-2005, 11:00 AM

wow, i just don't know how could the tire guy sell you a tire of this size... if you didn't know what you are doing, the tire guy should...

your tires can be for a jeep or something

CREEPIN · 05-17-2005, 09:28 AM

OK..SORRY GUYS FOR THE MISLEADING INFO THE RIMS SIZE IS 17X7 ON 205/40R-17.....HOW OR WHAT WOULD I NEED TO STOP MY CAR FROM BOTTOMING OUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THE BACKSEAT....SOME SAY A "LIFT KIT" OTHERS "MODIFY MY WHEEL WELL LIP BY FOLDING IT BACK" AND "PURCHASE NEW SUPSENSION FOR THE REAR OR OVERALL" i'D LIKE TO GO THE LEAST EXPENSIVE BUT LEGIT WAY...ANY SUGGESTIONS PLS.

VooDoo · 05-17-2005, 10:14 AM

bumpstops. if you don't have them, put them on. if you already have them, have longer ones made.

fold the wheel well lip

some negative camber

TheMajesticking · 05-17-2005, 10:32 AM

I would say get shorter tires but I don't really fool with anything shorter than 40s. I would just roll back the wheel well. I had that same problem but my tires were way to wide. I had 245/40/18. Your wheel and tire combination isn't really big at all. I can't even imagine that it's rubbing.

sonyminidiscman · 05-17-2005, 10:47 AM

does ur rear sits lower than the front with no load? maybe your springs are deformed.

Just roll the fender if nothing wrong with your springs, its the cheapest way to go.

Spud · 05-17-2005, 01:03 PM

Check your springs and struts. They may both be worn......

PhantomS · 05-17-2005, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CREEPIN

OK..SORRY GUYS FOR THE MISLEADING INFO THE RIMS SIZE IS 17X7 ON 205/40R-17.....HOW OR WHAT WOULD I NEED TO STOP MY CAR FROM BOTTOMING OUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THE BACKSEAT....SOME SAY A "LIFT KIT" OTHERS "MODIFY MY WHEEL WELL LIP BY FOLDING IT BACK" AND "PURCHASE NEW SUPSENSION FOR THE REAR OR OVERALL" i'D LIKE TO GO THE LEAST EXPENSIVE BUT LEGIT WAY...ANY SUGGESTIONS PLS.

Ummmmm......don't let anyone sit in the back seat ???

J/K.....but ya gotta admit it IS the absolute cheapest solution, no ???

CREEPIN · 05-17-2005, 02:00 PM

How can I determine that my rear struts or springs are bad?