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Old 01-26-2012, 02:11 PM
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Cutting Struts to fit Rim?

Hey there guys and Gals, Long time 2 years. Haven't been on here. How has everyone been doing? I missed the community. Ya'll been like family to me, And hello to all the newest members here. Been hectic at my jobs, economy been down, and of course I have been looking for work. With that being said, I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of the 2012 New Year!

Ok, onto the actual question. My friend wanted to cut away at his strut tower im assuming to accommodate a larger width tire? He notices one edge of the tire actually being eaten away by some chunk of metal, im guessing part of his setup. He currently has 19" rims, I dunno what size tire yet, as I am still waiting for him to text me back. But do you think its a wise idea for him to cut and weld it back together? I heard of this being done on Dodge Magnums to fit 28" rims, but never on a maxima. Since I dont own one anymore, I dunno what to tell him. Your input on this?
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Old 01-26-2012, 02:13 PM
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Sorry

It's kinda hard for me to explain the parts of the car now, as I am brain Dead
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Old 01-26-2012, 02:14 PM
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Specs on his wheels and suspension set up?
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Old 01-26-2012, 02:20 PM
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He has some off brand Ebay coilover setup (4"). Dropped the car to the MAX..

Still not response on the wheel size
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Old 01-26-2012, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dkillahster
He has some off brand Ebay coilover setup (4"). Dropped the car to the MAX.
I'm guessing eBay sleeves on stock struts?
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Originally Posted by dkillahster
He has some off brand Ebay coilover setup (4"). Dropped the car to the MAX..
^^^ This is the problem, not his wheels/tires.

Correct that and his problem will go away.

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Old 01-30-2012, 08:46 AM
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Sounds like he either needs to raise the car or get wheels that have a lower offset on them.
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Old 01-31-2012, 08:39 AM
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problem solved. He raised it liek you said, and got some slightly smaller wheels, andhe's all good. But he is kinda mad he had to trade his rims. LOL
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No lol cutting is a no no
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