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Posted by: 04SonicBlue

Hey guys I just put new rims on and the tires in the back are 295's, now the problem is there is only about a half inch between tire and the exhaust pipe. This is a little closer the I feel comfortable having it. Has anyone ever run into this problem before and if so what did you do or would you recommend to do to fix it. Or if I were to just leave it alone what are the chances of it doing damage to the tire. Thanks in advance!

Posted by: TorchRedSVT

a quick easy fix would be to get some wheels spacers, they would provide you with some more clearance. I have 275's in the rear and i have alot of rear clearance. I know some of the guys here have 315's and no problems

Posted by: jasonc84

i think i need wheel spacers i proly have less than 1/2 inch from my exhuast pipe and my tires. I have 275s which ive heard is about as wide as you can go on a fox.

Posted by: Xerxeese

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Originally Posted by MineralGrayGt

a quick easy fix would be to get some wheels spacers, they would provide you with some more clearance. I have 275's in the rear and i have alot of rear clearance. I know some of the guys here have 315's and no problems

I am running 315's, but mine are 17 inch , and I also have a V6 (single exhaust, for now) I have no problems with rubbing at all.

Posted by: bullitt5177

I'm running 17" 315s on the Bullitt with no rubs (or Bubb Rubbs

). I have an SLP catback though, so they may have different bends.

Posted by: LILBLKSNAKE

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Originally Posted by bullitt5177

I'm running 17" 315s on the Bullitt with no rubs (or Bubb Rubbs

whoooooo whoooooooooooooo!

Posted by: badass98svt

Pretty much, if the exhaust isn't touching the tire, it's not going to.
Inspect the sidewall and exhaust pipe to see if you see any signs of wear marks.
I have 295/35 18s and the pipe is pretty damn close, but no rubbing at all.

Posted by: Mustang5L5

1/2" seems like enough to me. Just see if you notice rubs on the tailpipes

Posted by: bullitt5177

Just checked mine. Mine's about the same distance from my exhaust, and I've had no problems.

Posted by: jasonc84

i think mine has rubbed, i noticed right after i bought the car that their are shiny spots on the exhuast where the tire would rub if it hit. Should proly adress that problem when i get the car back.