04 TL Rims on 02 TL... It Rubs!!! NEED HELP

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Old 02-22-2005, 05:00 AM
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Today I bought 2004 TL rims for my 2002 TL I got it because it was really cheap.. onlt 200$ for a Brand new Set and brand new tires for 300$.... just got the Tires installed on it and ia have few problems...
When makeing hard left turns or right turns Rear Wheels Rub the fenders and also on the freeways if there is more than 2 people on the car it starts to rubs Rear...
I don't know if it's possible to shave the insides of the rear fenders or have em folded..... the last thing I can do is to sell them on ebay ....
her are the specs
04 TL rims 17x8 5STAR
Tires 235/45/17
any comments to make it work??? I might be able to Swap the Tires but i don't know what size will work???
Old 02-22-2005, 09:45 AM
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pictures?
yes for long term you need to shave the rear fender

coz they are not fit to our car, with 17x8 and the offset is lower +45
Old 02-22-2005, 06:19 PM
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i have the same setup on a 00 tl. the rims are 8.5 inchs so they hit the side of the well. its a BITCH. im looking to get some shocks that will raise the rear a little. if that fails then im gonna shave the wheel well. if that faills, then im gonna have to sell them. THEY LOOK SOOO NICE THO!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by NYZGREATST
i have the same setup on a 00 tl. the rims are 8.5 inchs so they hit the side of the well. its a BITCH. im looking to get some shocks that will raise the rear a little. if that fails then im gonna shave the wheel well. if that faills, then im gonna have to sell them. THEY LOOK SOOO NICE THO!!!!!!!!!!
im sorry but why in the world wolud you raise the car just to fit wheels that rub?

rolling fenders is about your only hope. id personally sell them and get ones that fit correctly
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Couldn't have said it any better.
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